Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

BROOKE STREET, DN8 4AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKE STREET, DN8 4AX.

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Population

507

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
workEmployment
9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences81
Shoplifting33
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order20
Other crime13

school Local Schools

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Thorne King Edward Primary School

Outstanding388 pupils0.7 km
P

Green Top

Good467 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Academy

Requires Improvement1262 pupils1.2 km
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Brooke Primary Academy

Requires Improvement354 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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
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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