Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

BENTLEY AVENUE, DN4 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY AVENUE, DN4 0BU.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 29,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN4 0BU 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 36% social renting, DN4 0BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN4 0BU is an up-and-coming urban area on Bentley Avenue, 0.2km from Hexthorpe, New in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Hexthorpe & Balby North ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DN4 0BU is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £67k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.5% year-on-year. 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 DN4 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00038169 (shared with 6 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 DN4 0BU. 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

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 60,000

13 sales · Mean £ 63,803

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

Crime around DN4 0BU is above average at 126 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 offences252
Anti-social behaviour74
Criminal damage and arson60
Drugs45
Public order41

school Local Schools

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Hexthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement439 pupils0.5 km
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Balby Central Primary Academy

Requires Improvement451 pupils0.6 km
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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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Atlas Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils1.0 km
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Richmond Hill Primary Academy

Good421 pupils1.2 km
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The Levett School

Requires Improvement2 pupils1.2 km
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Doncaster UTC

Good534 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Brookfields1.0 km
  • G T News1.0 km
  • New Look1.0 km
  • Benjamin Off Licence AMD0.2 km
  • Boyes & Co Ltd1.0 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Spreadlove1.0 km
  • The Draughtsman Alehouse0.8 km
  • Cosmo Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Kentucky BBQ0.2 km
  • Lucky Seven0.9 km
  • Mr Fish0.9 km
  • Nez Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Corporation Brewery Taps0.8 km
  • The Plough0.9 km
  • Old Bulls Head0.9 km
  • The Leopard Hotel0.8 km
  • 187A Urban Road0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • 228 Balby Road1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Doncaster0.7 km
  • Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.8 km
  • Adwick6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Urban Road/Mutual Street0.1 km
  • Urban Road/Shady Side0.1 km
  • Shady Side/Urban Road0.2 km
  • Urban Road/Stone Close Avenue0.2 km
  • Shady Side/Eden Grove0.2 km