Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

DN8 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN8 4AB.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN8 4AB 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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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DN8 4AB — age 46, 34% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

DN8 4AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Balne Croft Common in Thorne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.

Within the DN8 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00038667 (shared with 14 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 DN8 4AB. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around DN8 4AB is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences89
Shoplifting49
Anti-social behaviour42
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Green Top

Good467 pupils0.7 km
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Thorne King Edward Primary School

Outstanding388 pupils0.8 km
S

Trinity Academy

Requires Improvement1262 pupils1.1 km
P

Brooke Primary Academy

Requires Improvement354 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Barge Inn0.4 km
  • The Kings Chamber0.6 km
  • The Democratic Club0.9 km
  • The Windmill0.2 km
  • Fuzion0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants0.8 km
  • Steve Gooding0.4 km
  • Coffee Co0.4 km
  • Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.6 km
  • Indian Spice0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Cooplands0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Thorne Mini Market0.6 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.1 km
  • 21 Finkle Street0.4 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Mei Mei0.3 km
  • Lais Garden0.9 km
  • Spice Hut0.4 km
  • Old Mill Chippy0.3 km
  • Time and Plaice0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thorne North0.4 km
  • Thorne0.8 km
  • Thorne South1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Field Side/Foundry Lane0.0 km
  • Field Side/Durham Avenue0.0 km
  • Field Side/Pinfold Lane0.2 km
  • Field Side/Brooke Street0.2 km
  • Field Road/Darley Road0.2 km