DN1 1BH is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.2km from Friary Closes in Doncaster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
Day-to-day life in DN1 1BH has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (682 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DN1 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00182740 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, DN1 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, DN1 1BH.
205
30
£ 29,200 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DN1 1BH is a young, economically active community — 80% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN1 1BH. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DN1 1BH are high at 682 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Doncaster UTC
Hall Cross Academy
Atlas Academy
Town Field Primary School
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Balby Central Primary Academy
XP School
XP East
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- International Food Store0.5 km
- International Foods0.6 km
- Kian Halal Meat0.4 km
- Superdrug0.4 km
- + 138 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- Aeland Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.6 km
- The Minster Church of St George0.3 km
- Waterfront Restaurant0.6 km
- Zer Cafe0.6 km
- + 133 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- China Wok0.6 km
- BBQ House Kitchen0.6 km
- Bo & Bo0.8 km
- Hot Stuff0.4 km
- Lalezar Burger Bar0.4 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- Bentleys0.4 km
- Guest House0.4 km
- The Salutation0.6 km
- Courtyard0.3 km
- Olde Castle0.2 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Regent Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Rutland House0.9 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster0.4 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.3 km
- Kirk Sandall6.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Sepulchre Gate/West Laith Gate0.2 km
- St Sepulchre Gate0.2 km
- North Bridge Road/Church Way0.2 km
- Duke Street/St Sepulchre Gate0.2 km
- Duke Street/DS40.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN11BH · Data under Open Government Licence