DN8 4AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Durham Avenue, 1.0km from Balne Croft Common in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.
Within the DN8 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00038714 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DURHAM AVENUE, DN8 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM AVENUE, DN8 4AN.
330
39
£ 34,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN8 4AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 39, DN8 4AN 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 down 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN8 4AN. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
13 sales · Mean £ 117,192
Terraced
£ 113,000
6 sales · Mean £ 112,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN8 4AN is moderate at 63 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 Inn0.6 km
- The Kings Chamber0.6 km
- The Democratic Club0.9 km
- The Windmill0.3 km
- Fuzion0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants0.9 km
- Steve Gooding0.6 km
- Coffee Co0.4 km
- Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.5 km
- Indian Spice0.4 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Cooplands0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Thorne Mini Market0.6 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.1 km
- 21 Finkle Street0.5 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mei Mei0.3 km
- Lais Garden0.8 km
- Spice Hut0.5 km
- Old Mill Chippy0.1 km
- China House0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorne North0.4 km
- Thorne0.9 km
- Thorne South1.5 km
Bus Stops
- North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.1 km
- Field Side/Durham Avenue0.1 km
- North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.1 km
- Field Side/Foundry Lane0.2 km
- Field Road/Darley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN84AN · Data under Open Government Licence