Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

HATFIELD LANE, DN3 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HATFIELD LANE, DN3 1DF.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

63

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DN3 1DF is a settled retirement community — average age 63, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 40.7% year-on-year.

home £247,875 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN3 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Hatfield Lane, 0.7km from Barnby Dun in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe. Administratively it sits within Stainforth & Barnby Dun ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DN3, DN3 1DF offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 63 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 93% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, down 40.7% year-on-year. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00038634 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN3 1DF. The average age is 62.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 175,000

7 sales · Mean £ 188,928

Detached

£ 240,000

6 sales · Mean £ 264,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DN3 1DF has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Barnby Dun Primary Academy

Good297 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Barnby Dun Social Club0.3 km
  • The Hart of Barnby Dun0.2 km
  • The Olive Bar and Grill0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Mellors Catering Services0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • H I Weldrick Ltd0.5 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Giant Rainbow Ice Cream 10.6 km
  • Giant Rainbow Ice Cream 20.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Ace Pizza & Grill0.5 km
  • Barnby Dun Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
  • New China0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirk Sandall1.5 km
  • Hatfield & Stainforth3.2 km
  • Bentley (South Yorkshire)6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hatfield Lane/Parkhill Road0.0 km
  • Hatfield Lane/Parkhill Road0.0 km
  • Pine Hall Road/Hatfield Lane0.1 km
  • Pine Hall Road/Hatfield Lane0.2 km
  • Top Road/Hatfield Lane0.2 km