Area Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

DN8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DN8 postcode area.

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Population

18,086

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 31,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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3/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN8's 61% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £160k. Property prices are trending down 43.9% year-on-year.

home £160,428 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN8 is a postcode district in Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 490 active and 78 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DN8 (23%) is characterised by a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit, alongside a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes DN8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DN8 are around £160k, down 43.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DN8 at 331 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DN8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2269
Anti-social behaviour804
Criminal damage and arson533
Public order456
Shoplifting359

school Local Schools

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Thorne King Edward Primary School

Outstanding388 pupils
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Trinity Academy

Requires Improvement1262 pupils
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Green Top

Good467 pupils
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Brooke Primary Academy

Requires Improvement354 pupils
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Marshland Primary Academy

Requires Improvement146 pupils
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West Road Primary Academy

Good385 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge M18
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy
  • Go Local Convenience Store
  • H I Weldrick Ltd
  • One Stop
  • Premier
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Blue Water Marina
  • Comrades Club
  • Fuzion
  • Masonic Hall
  • Moorends Hotel
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Bliss Coffee Shop
  • Burger King
  • Casson Court Cafe
  • Coffee Co
  • Costa Coffee
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Taco Bell
  • China House
  • Chips and Things
  • Chips Stop
  • Efes Grill
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Sainsbury's