DN1 1LA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Friary Closes in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DN1 1LA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 89% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (791 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 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00182740 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN1 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN1 1LA.
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
High employment, young population. DN1 1LA combines 80% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 1LA. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DN1 1LA are high at 791 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
Atlas Academy
Hall Cross Academy
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Balby Central Primary Academy
Town Field Primary School
Hexthorpe Primary School
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
141 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- International Food Store0.7 km
- International Foods0.7 km
- Kian Halal Meat0.6 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- + 136 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- Aeland Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.8 km
- Oriental Palace1.0 km
- The Minster Church of St George0.4 km
- Waterfront Restaurant0.6 km
- + 133 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- China Wok0.8 km
- Juice0.1 km
- Khan's Balti House0.9 km
- Pizza Deluxe0.8 km
- Subway Platform 10.2 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- Doncaster Jazz Cafe0.2 km
- Old Bulls Head0.2 km
- The Elephant and Castle0.1 km
- The Leopard Hotel0.3 km
- Doncaster Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Regent Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster0.2 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.3 km
- Kirk Sandall6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C10.0 km
- Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B30.0 km
- Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B40.0 km
- Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B20.0 km
- Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C20.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DN11LA · Data under Open Government Licence