DN1 2JR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Holmes, The in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central 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. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DN1 2JR are sourced from Output Area E00038748 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN1 2JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN1 2JR.
293
39
£ 36,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN1 2JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN1 2JR spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 DN1 2JR. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 DN1 2JR is above average at 96 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
Town Field Primary School
Hall Cross Academy
Doncaster UTC
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Intake Primary Academy
Park Primary School
Atlas Academy
Lakeside Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- Danum News0.9 km
- Doncaster Convenience Store0.8 km
- W D Jackson & Sons1.0 km
- Baltyk Mini Market0.9 km
- Best One0.5 km
- + 110 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- Boogie Bar0.8 km
- Flares - Reflex0.8 km
- J D Weatherspoon1.0 km
- Kaz Bar0.8 km
- Kooky Nightclub0.8 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Addiction Desserts0.8 km
- Chik Box @ Yates0.8 km
- Coffee Urban0.9 km
- Doncaster Housing for Young People0.7 km
- Drive by Coffee Ltd1.0 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Cleopatra Bazar0.9 km
- New Efes0.8 km
- Munchez0.9 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.8 km
- Pizza Love0.7 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Earl of Doncaster0.8 km
- Rigsbys0.3 km
- Rutland House0.2 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.1 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.4 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.6 km
- Kirk Sandall5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Thorne Road/Kings Road0.1 km
- Thorne Road/Kings Road0.1 km
- Kings Road/Thorne Road0.1 km
- Town Moor Avenue/Victorian Crescent0.3 km
- Kings Road/Highfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN12JR · Data under Open Government Licence