DN8 4AF is a mixed residential area on Field Road, 1.0km from Balne Croft Common in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00038715 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIELD ROAD, DN8 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELD ROAD, DN8 4AF.
321
39
£ 34,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN8 4AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 39, DN8 4AF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN8 4AF. The average age is 39.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
4 sales · Mean £ 122,750
Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN8 4AF is moderate at 74 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
Thorne King Edward Primary School
Green Top
Trinity Academy
Brooke Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Barge Inn0.8 km
- The Kings Chamber0.9 km
- The Democratic Club0.7 km
- The Windmill0.3 km
- Fuzion0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Cooplands0.3 km
- Haynes All Day Everyday0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Thorne Mini Market0.4 km
- Thorne Pentecostal Church0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Steve Gooding0.8 km
- Coffee Co0.2 km
- Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.2 km
- Indian Spice0.3 km
- Thorne Park Cafe0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Mei Mei0.2 km
- Lais Garden0.7 km
- Spice Hut0.4 km
- Old Mill Chippy0.2 km
- Time and Plaice0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorne North0.7 km
- Thorne0.7 km
- Thorne South1.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Nicholas Road/Mansion Court Gardens0.1 km
- Field Road/King Street0.1 km
- Field Road/Darley Road0.1 km
- St Nicholas Road/Mansion Court Gardens0.2 km
- King Edward Road/St Nicholas Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN84AF · Data under Open Government Licence