DN5 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Road, 0.4km from North End in Bentley (Doncaster). Administratively it sits within Bentley ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN5 0BX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DN5 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00038048 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK ROAD, DN5 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, DN5 0BX.
235
50
£ 29,000 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN5 0BX 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.
Area Character
DN5 0BX has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN5 0BX. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN5 0BX is above average at 92 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
Bentley New Village Primary School
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
Don Valley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Coliseum Pharmacy0.3 km
- Lucy's Food and Drink0.7 km
- Oaks Ice Cream0.4 km
- Select & Save0.8 km
- Spar0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rhinos0.3 km
- Bay Horse Hotel0.3 km
- Bentley WMC0.5 km
- Bentley North End Sports&Social Pub0.6 km
- Scawthorpe Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Ann Marie's0.7 km
- Boston & Co0.2 km
- Country Kitchen0.6 km
- Masala Restaurant Bentley Doncaster Ltd0.4 km
- Moona Coffee0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Britannia Fisheries0.7 km
- Flames Grill0.4 km
- Little T's0.9 km
- Lucky Six0.3 km
- Munch0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)0.6 km
- Doncaster3.0 km
- Adwick3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Jossey Lane/Busley Gardens0.2 km
- Askern Road/Shakespeare Road0.2 km
- Cooke Street/Chapel Street0.3 km
- Askern Road/Cooke Street0.3 km
- Chapel Street/Cooke Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN50BX · Data under Open Government Licence