DN12 1BN is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.1km from New Edlington in Warmsworth. Administratively it sits within Edlington & Warmsworth ward and the Don Valley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00038239 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN12 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN12 1BN.
329
37
£ 39,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN12 1BN 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 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN12 1BN. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN12 1BN is above average at 118 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
Warmsworth Primary School
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Aup Store Ltd0.9 km
- Edlington Market0.7 km
- Applegreen0.3 km
- Bakerboys0.6 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The New Yorkshire Main Off Club0.4 km
- The Tumbler0.9 km
- Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Edlington Ex-Services Social Club0.4 km
- Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Conka Candy & Cakes0.6 km
- Edlo Cafe0.3 km
- Library0.7 km
- Ollies Cafe0.6 km
- Valentinos0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Fish Bits Express0.6 km
- Edlington Grill0.4 km
- Hong Kong Delight0.3 km
- The Sarnie Shop0.3 km
- Petes Plaice0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conisbrough2.8 km
- Doncaster5.1 km
- Mexborough6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Church Road/Dukes Crescent0.0 km
- Main Avenue/Nelson Road0.2 km
- Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.3 km
- Edlington Lane/Fielders Way0.4 km
- Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN121BN · Data under Open Government Licence