Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

DN1 1HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN1 1HL.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 29,200 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN1 1HL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DN1 1HL is a young, economically active community — 67% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN1 1HL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Doncaster in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DN1 1HL offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 87% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (561 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 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00182653 (shared with 88 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN1 1HL. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.7%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean16.8%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near DN1 1HL are high at 561 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences896
Anti-social behaviour313
Public order285
Shoplifting285
Other theft175

school Local Schools

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Doncaster UTC

Good534 pupils0.4 km
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Hall Cross Academy

Good1886 pupils0.5 km
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Town Field Primary School

Good467 pupils0.7 km
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Atlas Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils0.9 km
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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.2 km
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XP School

Outstanding248 pupils1.4 km
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XP East

Requires Improvement288 pupils1.4 km
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Balby Central Primary Academy

Requires Improvement451 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

146 nearby
  • Awa Mini Market0.4 km
  • Bratislava Minimarket0.9 km
  • G A Kelly (Doncaster) Ltd0.7 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Khowshnaw Mini Market Ltd0.6 km
  • + 141 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

69 nearby
  • Doncaster Jazz Cafe0.3 km
  • Old Bulls Head0.4 km
  • The Elephant and Castle0.4 km
  • The Leopard Hotel0.5 km
  • Courtyard0.1 km
  • + 64 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

141 nearby
  • Cosmo Restaurant0.5 km
  • Dunkin Donuts0.5 km
  • Flip Out0.4 km
  • Frenchgate Cafe0.3 km
  • Maxi Grill0.6 km
  • + 136 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Juice0.5 km
  • Subway Platform 10.6 km
  • Greek Gods' Cuisine0.2 km
  • Rothwells0.2 km
  • Spices0.1 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Earl of Doncaster1.0 km
  • Rutland House0.6 km
  • The Kellett Hotel0.6 km
  • Regent Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Doncaster0.6 km
  • Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.5 km
  • Kirk Sandall5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Silver Street/Opp Bowers Fold0.0 km
  • Silver Street/Bowers Fold0.0 km
  • Silver Street/Bowers Fold0.0 km
  • Silver Street/Bowers Fold0.0 km
  • Hall Gate/Silver Street0.1 km