DN6 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mear Close, 0.2km from Istoneville in Askern. Administratively it sits within Norton & Askern ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN6 0BS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for DN6 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00037944 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEAR CLOSE, DN6 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEAR CLOSE, DN6 0BS.
473
33
£ 34,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN6 0BS 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DN6 0BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 55% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN6 0BS. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,995
6 sales · Mean £ 159,331
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN6 0BS is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy
Spa Academy Askern
Askern Moss Road Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.7 km
- KPL Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Teasdales Bakery0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.6 km
- Bar at Alexander House0.6 km
- Railway Hotel0.8 km
- The White Hart0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bel Sol0.5 km
- North Learning Centre0.6 km
- The Coffee shop0.6 km
- Lakeside Cafe0.7 km
- The Young Folk Foundation Community Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Blaze0.5 km
- China Wok0.5 km
- Sutton Road Golden Cod0.8 km
- Chillys0.6 km
- Askern Grill0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adwick5.1 km
- Kirk Sandall8.2 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Campsall Road/Hilton Street0.3 km
- Church Field Road/Beech Road0.3 km
- Campsall Road/Hilton Street0.3 km
- Church Field Road/Beeston Lane0.3 km
- Anna Road/Airstone Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN60BS · Data under Open Government Licence