DN8 4AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brooke Street, 0.9km from Waterside in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £233k.
Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00038712 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKE STREET, DN8 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKE STREET, DN8 4AX.
507
41
£ 34,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 41, DN8 4AX 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN8 4AX. The average age is 40.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 191,666
Detached
£ 227,500
6 sales · Mean £ 233,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN8 4AX is moderate at 67 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
12 nearby- The Barge Inn0.5 km
- The Kings Chamber0.4 km
- The Windmill0.4 km
- Fuzion0.6 km
- Stonegate Club0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants0.7 km
- Steve Gooding0.5 km
- Coffee Co0.6 km
- Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.7 km
- Indian Spice0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Cooplands0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Thorne Mini Market0.8 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.3 km
- 21 Finkle Street0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mei Mei0.5 km
- Lais Garden0.9 km
- Spice Hut0.7 km
- Old Mill Chippy0.3 km
- China House0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorne North0.2 km
- Thorne1.1 km
- Thorne South1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Field Side/Brooke Street0.2 km
- Field Side/Pinfold Lane0.2 km
- North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.2 km
- Thorne North Rail Station0.2 km
- North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN84AX · Data under Open Government Licence