Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

VICTORIA ROAD, DN12 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, DN12 1BQ.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DN12 1BQ 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN12 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 9.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN12 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 1.0km from New Edlington in Warmsworth. Administratively it sits within Edlington & Warmsworth ward and the Don Valley constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £54k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.7% 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00038242 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN12 1BQ. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 50,000

34 sales · Mean £ 56,061

Semi-Detached

£ 50,000

1 sales · Mean £ 50,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DN12 1BQ is above average at 104 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.

Violence and sexual offences96
Shoplifting75
Criminal damage and arson35
Public order26
Anti-social behaviour23

school Local Schools

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Edlington Victoria Academy

Good260 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington

Good161 pupils0.6 km
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Hill Top Academy

Outstanding392 pupils1.3 km
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Warmsworth Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils1.4 km
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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Good1040 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Aup Store Ltd0.7 km
  • Edlington Market0.7 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Applegreen0.3 km
  • Bakerboys0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The New Yorkshire Main Off Club0.2 km
  • The Tumbler0.9 km
  • Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club0.5 km
  • Edlington Ex-Services Social Club0.4 km
  • Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Conka Candy & Cakes0.6 km
  • Edlo Cafe0.2 km
  • Library0.7 km
  • Ollies Cafe0.6 km
  • Valentinos0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Fish Bits Express0.6 km
  • Petes Plaice0.1 km
  • Subway @ One Stop Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • The Lucky Star Takeaway0.6 km
  • Hong Kong Delight0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conisbrough3.1 km
  • Doncaster5.0 km
  • Mexborough6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Edlington Lane/Fielders Way0.2 km
  • Edlington Lane/Staveley Street0.2 km
  • Edlington Lane/Staveley Street0.2 km
  • Church Road/Dukes Crescent0.2 km
  • Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.2 km