DN12 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakland Terrace, 0.7km from New Edlington in Warmsworth. Administratively it sits within Edlington & Warmsworth ward and the Don Valley constituency.
Within the DN12 district, this postcode is characterised by a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £94k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 26.6% year-on-year. 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 DN12 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00038245 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLAND TERRACE, DN12 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLAND TERRACE, DN12 1AA.
302
35
£ 32,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN12 1AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DN12 1AA — age 35, 54% ownership, 37% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 26.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN12 1AA. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 94,000
5 sales · Mean £ 90,000
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN12 1AA is moderate at 72 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
Edlington Victoria Academy
Hill Top Academy
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Aup Store Ltd0.5 km
- Edlington Market0.3 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Applegreen0.2 km
- Bakerboys0.2 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The New Yorkshire Main Off Club0.5 km
- The Tumbler0.5 km
- Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- Edlington Ex-Services Social Club0.0 km
- Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Conka Candy & Cakes0.2 km
- Edlo Cafe0.2 km
- Library0.3 km
- Ollies Cafe0.2 km
- Valentinos0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Fish Bits Express0.2 km
- Petes Plaice0.3 km
- Subway @ One Stop Stores Ltd0.2 km
- The Lucky Star Takeaway0.2 km
- Hong Kong Delight0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conisbrough3.0 km
- Doncaster5.3 km
- Mexborough6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.1 km
- Edlington Lane/Markham Road0.1 km
- Markham Road/Edlington Lane0.1 km
- Edlington Lane/Cross Street0.1 km
- Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN121AA · Data under Open Government Licence