DN5 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Moat Hills Court, 0.5km from North End in Bentley (Doncaster). Administratively it sits within Bentley ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
Within the DN5 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £74k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DN5 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00038050 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOAT HILLS COURT, DN5 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOAT HILLS COURT, DN5 0DS.
218
45
£ 29,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN5 0DS 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
No single demographic signal dominates DN5 0DS — age 45, 43% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN5 0DS. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 70,000
9 sales · Mean £ 67,833
Flat
£ 80,000
3 sales · Mean £ 69,000
Terraced
£ 65,000
3 sales · Mean £ 62,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN5 0DS is above average at 104 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
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School
Bentley High Street Primary School
Bentley New Village Primary School
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
Arksey Primary School
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Coliseum Pharmacy0.2 km
- Lucy's Food and Drink0.5 km
- Oaks Ice Cream0.4 km
- Select & Save0.8 km
- Spar0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rhinos0.2 km
- Bay Horse Hotel0.2 km
- Bentley WMC0.4 km
- Cricket Ground1.0 km
- Bentley North End Sports&Social Pub0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Ann Marie's0.7 km
- Boston & Co0.2 km
- Country Kitchen0.4 km
- Masala Restaurant Bentley Doncaster Ltd0.3 km
- Moona Coffee0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Britannia Fisheries0.7 km
- Flames Grill0.3 km
- Little T's0.9 km
- Lucky Six0.2 km
- Munch0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)0.6 km
- Doncaster3.0 km
- Adwick3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Askern Road/Cooke Street0.1 km
- High Street/Central Avenue0.2 km
- High Street/Central Avenue0.2 km
- Chapel Street/High Street0.2 km
- Askern Road/Shakespeare Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN50DS · Data under Open Government Licence