DN12 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edlington Lane, 0.9km from New Edlington in Warmsworth. Administratively it sits within Edlington & Warmsworth ward and the Don Valley constituency.
DN12 1BU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN12 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00038241 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDLINGTON LANE, DN12 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDLINGTON LANE, DN12 1BU.
282
41
£ 32,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN12 1BU 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 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN12 1BU. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1BU is moderate at 85 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
11 nearby- Aup Store Ltd0.6 km
- Edlington Market0.6 km
- One Stop0.1 km
- Applegreen0.1 km
- Bakerboys0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The New Yorkshire Main Off Club0.3 km
- The Tumbler0.7 km
- Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- Edlington Ex-Services Social Club0.2 km
- Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Conka Candy & Cakes0.5 km
- Edlo Cafe0.1 km
- Library0.6 km
- Ollies Cafe0.5 km
- Valentinos0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Fish Bits Express0.4 km
- Petes Plaice0.1 km
- Subway @ One Stop Stores Ltd0.1 km
- The Lucky Star Takeaway0.4 km
- Hong Kong Delight0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conisbrough3.1 km
- Doncaster5.1 km
- Mexborough6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.1 km
- Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.2 km
- Edlington Lane/Fielders Way0.2 km
- Main Avenue/Nelson Road0.2 km
- Church Road/Dukes Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN121BU · Data under Open Government Licence