DN12 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Flying Fox Crescent, 0.3km from Edlington, New in Warmsworth. Administratively it sits within Edlington & Warmsworth ward and the Don Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DN12 1DQ represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00182735 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLYING FOX CRESCENT, DN12 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLYING FOX CRESCENT, DN12 1DQ.
98
30
£ 32,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DN12 1DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN12 1DQ. The average age is 30.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 159,497
2 sales · Mean £ 159,497
Terraced
£ 93,000
14 sales · Mean £ 98,175
Semi-Detached
£ 114,995
11 sales · Mean £ 125,573
Flat
£ 84,000
1 sales · Mean £ 84,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN12 1DQ has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Hill Top Academy
Edlington Victoria Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Aup Store Ltd0.2 km
- Edlington Market0.4 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Applegreen0.6 km
- Bakerboys0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The New Yorkshire Main Off Club0.8 km
- The Tumbler0.4 km
- Edlington Ex-Services Social Club0.5 km
- Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Conka Candy & Cakes0.4 km
- Edlo Cafe0.6 km
- Library0.5 km
- Ollies Cafe0.4 km
- Valentinos0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Fish Bits Express0.4 km
- Hong Kong Delight0.6 km
- Pizza King Express BBQ House0.5 km
- The Sarnie Shop0.6 km
- Edlington Grill0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conisbrough3.4 km
- Doncaster5.5 km
- Mexborough7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Roberts Road/Stubbins Hill0.1 km
- Roberts Road/Blowhall Crescent0.1 km
- Roberts Road/Martin Wells Road0.2 km
- Broomhouse Lane/Stubbins Hill0.2 km
- Roberts Road/Granby Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN121DQ · Data under Open Government Licence