DN8 4BY is a safe, established residential area on King Edward Road, 1.3km from North Common in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.
Day-to-day life in DN8 4BY has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 116.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00038709 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING EDWARD ROAD, DN8 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING EDWARD ROAD, DN8 4BY.
389
45
£ 34,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN8 4BY 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 45, DN8 4BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £117k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 116.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN8 4BY. The average age is 45.2. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 123,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN8 4BY has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
Trinity Academy
Green Top
Brooke Primary Academy
Marshland Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Windmill0.7 km
- The Democratic Club0.9 km
- Fuzion0.7 km
- Stonegate Club0.8 km
- The Canal Tavern1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Coffee Co0.6 km
- Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.5 km
- Indian Spice0.7 km
- Thorne Park Cafe0.8 km
- Casson Court Cafe0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Lais Garden0.2 km
- Spice Hut0.8 km
- Mei Mei0.7 km
- Old Mill Chippy0.5 km
- China House0.1 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.7 km
- Cooplands0.7 km
- Haynes All Day Everyday0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Thorne Mini Market0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorne North0.9 km
- Thorne1.0 km
- Thorne South1.6 km
Bus Stops
- King Edward Road/Inglenook Drive0.0 km
- King Edward Road/Millfield Road0.1 km
- King Edward Road/Alexandra Street0.1 km
- King Edward Road/St Nicholas Road0.3 km
- King Edward Road/North Eastern Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN84BY · Data under Open Government Licence