Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

EDLINGTON LANE, DN12 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDLINGTON LANE, DN12 1BS.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN12 1BS 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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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 37, DN12 1BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

DN12 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edlington Lane, 0.8km 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00038244 (shared with 13 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 1BS. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1BS is moderate at 79 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 offences109
Shoplifting90
Criminal damage and arson36
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Edlington Victoria Academy

Good260 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington

Good161 pupils0.4 km
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Hill Top Academy

Outstanding392 pupils1.1 km
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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Good1040 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Aup Store Ltd0.5 km
  • Edlington Market0.5 km
  • One Stop0.1 km
  • Applegreen0.0 km
  • Bakerboys0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The New Yorkshire Main Off Club0.3 km
  • The Tumbler0.6 km
  • Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • Edlington Ex-Services Social Club0.1 km
  • Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Conka Candy & Cakes0.4 km
  • Edlo Cafe0.1 km
  • Library0.5 km
  • Ollies Cafe0.4 km
  • Valentinos0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

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

1 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conisbrough3.1 km
  • Doncaster5.2 km
  • Mexborough6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.1 km
  • Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.1 km
  • Main Avenue/Nelson Road0.2 km
  • Edlington Lane/Markham Road0.2 km
  • Edlington Lane/Fielders Way0.2 km