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.
DN8 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN8 4AB.
312
46
£ 34,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Green Top
Thorne King Edward Primary School
Trinity Academy
Brooke Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DN84AB · Data under Open Government Licence