DN1 3RS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from New Hexthorpe in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN1 3RS is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Doncaster. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3RS are sourced from Output Area E00038167 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN1 3RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN1 3RS.
329
35
£ 29,500 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN1 3RS 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
DN1 3RS has a significant social housing presence — 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN1 3RS. The average age is 34.6. 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 3RS is above average at 112 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 Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Atlas Academy
Balby Central Primary Academy
Doncaster UTC
Hexthorpe Primary School
XP East
XP School
Hall Cross Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Awa Mini Market0.7 km
- Bratislava Minimarket0.5 km
- Europa0.6 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Khowshnaw Mini Market Ltd0.4 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Doncaster Jazz Cafe0.8 km
- Old Bulls Head0.7 km
- The Elephant and Castle0.9 km
- The Leopard Hotel0.6 km
- Hallcross1.0 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Cosmo Restaurant0.9 km
- Dunkin Donuts0.8 km
- Flip Out0.8 km
- Frenchgate Cafe1.0 km
- Maxi Grill0.5 km
- + 86 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Homies0.2 km
- Juice0.9 km
- Subway Platform 10.7 km
- Peters Crispy Cod0.9 km
- Pizza Top0.9 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 228 Balby Road0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster0.7 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)3.1 km
- Kirk Sandall6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cleveland Street/Burden Close0.1 km
- St James Street/Burnden Close0.1 km
- Cleveland Street/Burden Close0.1 km
- St James Street/Selby House0.2 km
- Cleveland Street/St Sepulchre Gate West0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN13RS · Data under Open Government Licence