DN1 2DW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Danum in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (223 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 DN1 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00182666 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN1 2DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN1 2DW.
317
36
£ 29,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. DN1 2DW's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 5% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN1 2DW. The average age is 35.9. 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 rates near DN1 2DW are high at 223 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
Doncaster UTC
Hall Cross Academy
Town Field Primary School
Atlas Academy
XP School
XP East
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Lakeside Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
134 nearby- Awa Mini Market0.9 km
- Khowshnaw Mini Market Ltd0.9 km
- Railway Supermarket0.9 km
- S T News0.8 km
- Global Foods0.5 km
- + 129 more
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- Doncaster Jazz Cafe0.8 km
- Old Bulls Head0.9 km
- The Elephant and Castle0.9 km
- The Leopard Hotel0.9 km
- Doncaster Conservative Club0.2 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
130 nearby- Flip Out0.9 km
- Frenchgate Cafe0.9 km
- Maxi Grill0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- + 125 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Earl of Doncaster0.4 km
- Rutland House0.6 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Regent Hotel0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Hyde Park Sandwich shop0.5 km
- Peters Crispy Cod0.4 km
- Pizza Top0.4 km
- Tasty Wok0.5 km
- China Wok0.8 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.1 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)3.0 km
- Kirk Sandall5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Chequer Road/Apley Road0.1 km
- Bennetthorpe/Roman Road0.1 km
- South Parade/Thorne Road0.2 km
- South Parade/Regent Square0.2 km
- South Parade/Regent Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN12DW · Data under Open Government Licence