Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

OAKWELL DRIVE, DN6 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWELL DRIVE, DN6 0DA.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN6 0DA 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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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN6 0DA's 54% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.

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

DN6 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakwell Drive, 0.8km from Carrs in Askern. Administratively it sits within Norton & Askern ward and the Doncaster North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DN6 0DA is 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.5% year-on-year. 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 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00037941 (shared with 6 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 DN6 0DA. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 136,000

9 sales · Mean £ 151,222

Semi-Detached

£ 135,250

2 sales · Mean £ 135,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DN6 0DA has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Other crime7
Burglary5
Other theft5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Askern Moss Road Infant Academy

Good85 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Man Wah0.7 km
  • Poseidon Fish Bar0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Moss Road Farm Shop0.7 km
  • Supa Save0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Kayas Kitchen0.7 km
  • Leger Education Trust (Catering)0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Railway Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adwick5.7 km
  • Kirk Sandall7.0 km
  • Hatfield & Stainforth8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Norbreck Road/Newmarche Drive0.2 km
  • Eden Drive/Coniston Road0.3 km
  • Newmarche Drive/Greenwood Walk0.3 km
  • Eden Drive/Coniston Road0.4 km
  • Norbreck Road/Plantation Close0.4 km