DN12 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nelson Road, 0.8km from New Edlington in Warmsworth. Administratively it sits within Edlington & Warmsworth ward and the Don Valley constituency.
DN12 1AU is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £77k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 19.6% 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00038245 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON ROAD, DN12 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON ROAD, DN12 1AU.
302
35
£ 32,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN12 1AU 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
DN12 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 54% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 19.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN12 1AU. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 69,000
11 sales · Mean £ 70,045
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN12 1AU is moderate at 75 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 Ltd0.6 km
- Edlington Market0.3 km
- Applegreen0.2 km
- Bakerboys0.2 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The New Yorkshire Main Off Club0.5 km
- The Tumbler0.5 km
- Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Edlington Ex-Services Social Club0.1 km
- Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club0.9 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
- Edlington Grill0.1 km
- Hong Kong Delight0.1 km
- Pizza King Express BBQ House0.8 km
- The Sarnie Shop0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conisbrough2.9 km
- Doncaster5.4 km
- Mexborough6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Main Avenue/Nelson Road0.1 km
- Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.1 km
- Edlington Lane/Markham Road0.1 km
- Markham Road/Edlington Lane0.2 km
- Edlington Lane/Cross Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN121AU · Data under Open Government Licence