DN8 4AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fieldside, 0.9km from Balne Croft Common in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.
Day-to-day life in DN8 4AD has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00038667 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIELDSIDE, DN8 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELDSIDE, DN8 4AD.
312
46
£ 34,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN8 4AD 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
DN8 4AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 4AD. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 130,500
2 sales · Mean £ 130,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN8 4AD is moderate at 83 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.
school Local Schools
Green Top
Thorne King Edward Primary School
Trinity Academy
Brooke Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Barge Inn0.5 km
- The Kings Chamber0.7 km
- The Democratic Club0.8 km
- The Windmill0.1 km
- Fuzion0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants0.9 km
- Steve Gooding0.5 km
- Coffee Co0.3 km
- Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.5 km
- Indian Spice0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Cooplands0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Thorne Mini Market0.5 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.0 km
- 21 Finkle Street0.4 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Mei Mei0.2 km
- Lais Garden0.9 km
- Spice Hut0.4 km
- Old Mill Chippy0.3 km
- Time and Plaice0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorne North0.5 km
- Thorne0.8 km
- Thorne South1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Field Side/Durham Avenue0.1 km
- Field Side/Foundry Lane0.1 km
- Field Road/Darley Road0.2 km
- Field Road/King Street0.2 km
- Field Side/Brooke Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN84AD · Data under Open Government Licence