Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

PARK ROAD, DN5 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, DN5 0BU.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN5 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DN5 0BU — age 41, 74% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

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

For families considering a move, DN5 0BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DN5 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00038052 (shared with 8 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 0BU. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

3 sales · Mean £ 113,500

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

Crime around DN5 0BU is moderate at 71 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 offences76
Anti-social behaviour55
Shoplifting28
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order24

school Local Schools

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Bentley High Street Primary School

Good472 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.6 km
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Bentley New Village Primary School

Good279 pupils0.8 km
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Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School

Good318 pupils1.3 km
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Kirkby Avenue Primary School

Outstanding370 pupils1.3 km
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Don Valley Academy

Good1086 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Coliseum Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Lucy's Food and Drink0.8 km
  • Oaks Ice Cream0.3 km
  • Select & Save0.8 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Rhinos0.4 km
  • West End Working Mens Club1.0 km
  • Bay Horse Hotel0.3 km
  • Bentley WMC0.6 km
  • Bentley North End Sports&Social Pub0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Ann Marie's0.7 km
  • Boston & Co0.3 km
  • Country Kitchen0.7 km
  • Masala Restaurant Bentley Doncaster Ltd0.4 km
  • Moona Coffee0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Britannia Fisheries0.7 km
  • Flames Grill0.4 km
  • Little T's0.8 km
  • Lucky Six0.3 km
  • Munch0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bentley (South Yorkshire)0.6 km
  • Doncaster3.0 km
  • Adwick3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Jossey Lane/Busley Gardens0.1 km
  • Cooke Street/Chapel Street0.2 km
  • Church Street/Jossey Lane0.3 km
  • Church Street/Jossey Lane0.3 km
  • Church Street/New Street0.3 km