Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

NORTH EASTERN ROAD, DN8 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH EASTERN ROAD, DN8 4AQ.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN8 4AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 41, DN8 4AQ 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 135.0% year-on-year.

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

DN8 4AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Eastern Road, 1.1km from Balne Croft Common in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DN8 4AQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 135.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00038713 (shared with 4 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 4AQ. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 134,000

2 sales · Mean £ 134,000

Detached

£ 100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

Crime around DN8 4AQ is moderate at 66 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 offences108
Shoplifting49
Anti-social behaviour44
Public order32
Other crime15

school Local Schools

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Thorne King Edward Primary School

Outstanding388 pupils0.4 km
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Green Top

Good467 pupils0.7 km
S

Trinity Academy

Requires Improvement1262 pupils0.8 km
P

Brooke Primary Academy

Requires Improvement354 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Barge Inn0.8 km
  • The Kings Chamber0.8 km
  • The Democratic Club0.8 km
  • The Windmill0.4 km
  • Fuzion0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Cooplands0.5 km
  • Haynes All Day Everyday1.0 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Thorne Mini Market0.6 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Steve Gooding0.8 km
  • Coffee Co0.4 km
  • Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.4 km
  • Indian Spice0.4 km
  • Thorne Park Cafe0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Mei Mei0.3 km
  • Lais Garden0.6 km
  • Spice Hut0.5 km
  • Old Mill Chippy0.1 km
  • China House0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thorne North0.6 km
  • Thorne0.9 km
  • Thorne South1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • King Edward Road/North Eastern Road0.1 km
  • King Edward Road/St Nicholas Road0.1 km
  • North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.2 km
  • North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.2 km
  • Field Road/King Street0.2 km