DN6 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 0.2km from Instoneville in Askern. Administratively it sits within Norton & Askern ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £62k, 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 DN6 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00037951 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, DN6 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, DN6 0AY.
257
36
£ 34,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN6 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DN6 0AY — age 36, 39% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £62k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN6 0AY. The average age is 36.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 62,000
1 sales · Mean £ 62,000
Terraced
£ 56,000
3 sales · Mean £ 56,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN6 0AY has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Spa Academy Askern
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy
Askern Moss Road Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.9 km
- KPL Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Teasdales Bakery0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.6 km
- Bar at Alexander House0.7 km
- The White Hart0.6 km
- Woodshack0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bel Sol0.8 km
- North Learning Centre0.7 km
- The Coffee shop0.9 km
- Lakeside Cafe0.9 km
- The Young Folk Foundation Community Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Blaze0.2 km
- China Wok0.8 km
- Sutton Road Golden Cod0.2 km
- Chillys0.9 km
- Askern Grill0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adwick4.4 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)7.6 km
- Kirk Sandall7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Avenue Road/The Avenue0.1 km
- Avenue Road/Victoria Road0.1 km
- Avenue Road/The Avenue0.1 km
- Avenue Road/The Avenue0.1 km
- Alfred Road/Sutton Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN60AY · Data under Open Government Licence