Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

CRAVEN ROAD, DN7 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAVEN ROAD, DN7 4AJ.

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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 4AJ 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

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in DN7 4AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 39.5% year-on-year.

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

DN7 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Craven Road, 0.5km from Dunscroft in Dunscroft and Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield ward and the Don Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DN7 4AJ 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 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 39.5% 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 DN7 4AJ 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 4AJ. 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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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

£ 95,000

3 sales · Mean £ 98,500

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

Crime around DN7 4AJ is moderate at 76 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 offences85
Anti-social behaviour37
Shoplifting32
Criminal damage and arson30
Vehicle crime23

school Local Schools

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Sheep Dip Lane Academy

Requires Improvement266 pupils0.3 km
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Crookesbroom Primary Academy

Good233 pupils0.5 km
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Ash Hill Academy

Good732 pupils1.0 km
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Coppice School

Good131 pupils1.0 km
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Travis St Lawrence CofE Primary School

Good375 pupils1.3 km
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Dunsville Primary School

Good269 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • D & J News & Offlicence0.4 km
  • Everyday (365)0.5 km
  • Khela Food & Wine0.4 km
  • H I Weldrick Ltd0.3 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Chartwells Catering0.5 km
  • Community Centre0.3 km
  • Ems Takeaway0.3 km
  • The Sandwich Bar0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Broadway Chippy0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Lotus Garden0.5 km
  • Mellors Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza Jim0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co Operative0.6 km
  • Co-Op Food0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Dunscroft Social Club0.5 km
  • Dunscroft Welfare Club Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield & Stainforth1.1 km
  • Kirk Sandall4.0 km
  • Thorne South4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway/Craven Road0.1 km
  • Broadway/Craven Road0.1 km
  • Broadway/St. Lawrence Road0.3 km
  • Sheep Dip Lane/Broadway0.3 km
  • Broadway/Sheep Dip Lane0.3 km