Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

ISINGLASS DRIVE, DN12 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ISINGLASS DRIVE, DN12 1DG.

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Population

530

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN12 1DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DN12 1DG — age 27, 44% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.9% year-on-year.

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

DN12 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Isinglass Drive, 0.2km from Edlington, New in Warmsworth. Administratively it sits within Edlington & Warmsworth ward and the Don Valley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DN12 1DG offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, down 5.9% 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00182699 (shared with 9 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 1DG. The average age is 26.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 128,995

11 sales · Mean £ 150,326

Terraced

£ 91,500

7 sales · Mean £ 97,428

Detached

£ 126,995

3 sales · Mean £ 132,661

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

DN12 1DG has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences62
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime14
Public order8

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington

Good161 pupils0.6 km
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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Good1040 pupils0.8 km
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Hill Top Academy

Outstanding392 pupils0.9 km
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Edlington Victoria Academy

Good260 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Aup Store Ltd0.2 km
  • Edlington Market0.5 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Applegreen0.6 km
  • Bakerboys0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The New Yorkshire Main Off Club0.7 km
  • The Tumbler0.4 km
  • Edlington Ex-Services Social Club0.5 km
  • Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Conka Candy & Cakes0.5 km
  • Edlo Cafe0.6 km
  • Library0.5 km
  • Ollies Cafe0.5 km
  • Valentinos0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Fish Bits Express0.5 km
  • Hong Kong Delight0.6 km
  • Pizza King Express BBQ House0.5 km
  • The Sarnie Shop0.6 km
  • Edlington Grill0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conisbrough3.5 km
  • Doncaster5.4 km
  • Mexborough7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Roberts Road/Stubbins Hill0.1 km
  • Roberts Road/Blowhall Crescent0.1 km
  • Roberts Road/Granby Road0.2 km
  • Roberts Road/Springfield Road0.2 km
  • Roberts Road/Martin Wells Road0.2 km