DN3 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Sheridan Road, 0.4km from Barnby Dun in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe. Administratively it sits within Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DN3, DN3 1AY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DN3 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00038614 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERIDAN ROAD, DN3 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERIDAN ROAD, DN3 1AY.
254
49
£ 39,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DN3 1AY combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£151k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN3 1AY. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 134,000
6 sales · Mean £ 130,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN3 1AY 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
Barnby Dun Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Barnby Dun Social Club0.4 km
- The Hart of Barnby Dun0.4 km
- The Olive Bar and Grill0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mellors Catering Services0.1 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- H I Weldrick Ltd0.1 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Giant Rainbow Ice Cream 10.2 km
- Giant Rainbow Ice Cream 20.2 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ace Pizza & Grill0.1 km
- Barnby Dun Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
- New China0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirk Sandall1.8 km
- Hatfield & Stainforth3.5 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Church Road/Marlowe Road0.1 km
- Church Road/Partridge Road0.1 km
- Stainforth Road/Talbot Avenue0.2 km
- Stainforth Road/Coleridge Road0.2 km
- Madam Lane/Manor Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN31AY · Data under Open Government Licence