Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

DN5 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN5 0DR.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN5 0DR 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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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DN5 0DR 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.

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

DN5 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from North End in Bentley (Doncaster). Administratively it sits within Bentley ward and the Doncaster North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DN5 0DR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for DN5 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00038048 (shared with 9 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 0DR. 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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 0DR is above average at 97 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 offences106
Anti-social behaviour63
Criminal damage and arson47
Public order29
Shoplifting28

school Local Schools

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Bentley High Street Primary School

Good472 pupils0.1 km
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.2 km
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Bentley New Village Primary School

Good279 pupils0.7 km
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Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

Good275 pupils0.9 km
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Kirkby Avenue Primary School

Outstanding370 pupils1.2 km
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Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School

Good318 pupils1.4 km
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Arksey Primary School

Good82 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Coliseum Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Lucy's Food and Drink0.6 km
  • Oaks Ice Cream0.3 km
  • Select & Save1.0 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Rhinos0.1 km
  • West End Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Bay Horse Hotel0.0 km
  • Bentley WMC0.2 km
  • Bentley North End Sports&Social Pub0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Ann Marie's0.9 km
  • Boston & Co0.4 km
  • Country Kitchen0.4 km
  • Masala Restaurant Bentley Doncaster Ltd0.1 km
  • Moona Coffee0.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Britannia Fisheries0.9 km
  • Flames Grill0.1 km
  • Little T's0.7 km
  • Lucky Six0.0 km
  • Munch0.4 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bentley (South Yorkshire)0.4 km
  • Doncaster2.8 km
  • Adwick3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel Street/High Street0.0 km
  • Chapel Street/Cooke Street0.0 km
  • High Street/Central Avenue0.1 km
  • High Street/Central Avenue0.1 km
  • Cooke Street/Chapel Street0.1 km