Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

HALMSHAW TERRACE, DN5 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALMSHAW TERRACE, DN5 0BD.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 38, DN5 0BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 68.1% year-on-year.

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

DN5 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Halmshaw Terrace, 0.5km from West End in Bentley (Doncaster). Administratively it sits within Bentley ward and the Doncaster North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 68.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DN5 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00038031 (shared with 10 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 DN5 0BD. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 75,000

1 sales · Mean £ 75,000

Detached

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 213,500

Semi-Detached

£ 142,250

8 sales · Mean £ 134,937

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

Crime around DN5 0BD is moderate at 83 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour48
Public order31
Shoplifting30
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Bentley High Street Primary School

Good472 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.5 km
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Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

Good275 pupils0.8 km
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Kirkby Avenue Primary School

Outstanding370 pupils1.0 km
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Bentley New Village Primary School

Good279 pupils1.1 km
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Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School

Good318 pupils1.2 km
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Don Valley Academy

Good1086 pupils1.5 km
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Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School

Outstanding358 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Coliseum Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Lucy's Food and Drink0.9 km
  • Oaks Ice Cream0.1 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Rhinos0.4 km
  • West End Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Bay Horse Hotel0.3 km
  • Bentley WMC0.5 km
  • Scawthorpe Social Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Boston & Co0.6 km
  • Country Kitchen0.8 km
  • Masala Restaurant Bentley Doncaster Ltd0.2 km
  • Moona Coffee0.3 km
  • BFC0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Flames Grill0.2 km
  • Little T's0.4 km
  • Lucky Six0.3 km
  • Munch0.8 km
  • New Big Dee Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bentley (South Yorkshire)0.2 km
  • Doncaster2.6 km
  • Adwick3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station0.1 km
  • Church Street/New Street0.1 km
  • Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station0.1 km
  • Church Street/Jossey Lane0.1 km