DN12 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from New Edlington in Warmsworth. Administratively it sits within Edlington & Warmsworth ward and the Don Valley constituency.
Day-to-day life in DN12 1AY has the character of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00038245 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN12 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN12 1AY.
302
35
£ 32,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN12 1AY 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 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 54% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN12 1AY. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN12 1AY is moderate at 82 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
Edlington Victoria Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
Hill Top Academy
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Aup Store Ltd0.7 km
- Edlington Market0.4 km
- Applegreen0.2 km
- Bakerboys0.3 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The New Yorkshire Main Off Club0.5 km
- The Tumbler0.6 km
- Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Edlington Ex-Services Social Club0.2 km
- Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Conka Candy & Cakes0.4 km
- Edlo Cafe0.1 km
- Library0.4 km
- Ollies Cafe0.4 km
- Valentinos0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Fish Bits Express0.3 km
- Edlington Grill0.2 km
- Hong Kong Delight0.1 km
- Pizza King Express BBQ House0.9 km
- The Sarnie Shop0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conisbrough2.9 km
- Doncaster5.3 km
- Mexborough6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Main Avenue/Nelson Road0.0 km
- Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.2 km
- Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.2 km
- Church Road/Dukes Crescent0.2 km
- Edlington Lane/Markham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN121AY · Data under Open Government Licence