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.
HALMSHAW TERRACE, DN5 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALMSHAW TERRACE, DN5 0BD.
369
38
£ 29,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bentley High Street Primary School
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
Bentley New Village Primary School
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Don Valley Academy
Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DN50BD · Data under Open Government Licence