Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

ABBEYFIELD ROAD, DN7 4AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEYFIELD ROAD, DN7 4AF.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 31,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN7 4AF 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.

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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DN7 4AF has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 38.9% year-on-year.

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

DN7 4AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbeyfield Road, 0.7km from Haggs Wood in Dunscroft and Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield ward and the Don Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DN7 4AF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 38.9% 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 DN7 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00038320 (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 DN7 4AF. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 78,225

8 sales · Mean £ 82,556

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

Crime around DN7 4AF is moderate at 67 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 offences108
Anti-social behaviour48
Criminal damage and arson32
Vehicle crime27
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Crookesbroom Primary Academy

Good233 pupils0.6 km
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Sheep Dip Lane Academy

Requires Improvement266 pupils0.6 km
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Ash Hill Academy

Good732 pupils1.2 km
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Coppice School

Good131 pupils1.2 km
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Travis St Lawrence CofE Primary School

Good375 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • D & J News & Offlicence0.2 km
  • Everyday (365)0.4 km
  • Khela Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Outside Catering0.8 km
  • H I Weldrick Ltd0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Chartwells Catering0.6 km
  • Community Centre0.5 km
  • Ems Takeaway0.6 km
  • Meadow Court Stadium0.8 km
  • The Sandwich Bar0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Broadway Chippy0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Lotus Garden0.2 km
  • Mellors Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Come Dine With Us0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket1.0 km
  • Co Operative0.5 km
  • Co-Op Food0.2 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Dunscroft Social Club0.4 km
  • Dunscroft Welfare Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Hatfield Main Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield & Stainforth0.8 km
  • Kirk Sandall4.1 km
  • Thorne South4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway/Station Road0.2 km
  • Broadway/Norwood Road0.2 km
  • Broadway/Craven Road0.2 km
  • Station Road/Broadway0.3 km
  • Broadway/Craven Road0.3 km