Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

KING EDWARD ROAD, DN8 4BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING EDWARD ROAD, DN8 4BZ.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN8 4BZ 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.

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
workEmployment
4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DN8 4BZ is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DN8 4BZ is a safe, established residential area on King Edward Road, 1.2km from North Common in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.

This is 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00038709 (shared with 10 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 4BZ. 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

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 128,000

5 sales · Mean £ 137,200

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

DN8 4BZ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order10
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Thorne King Edward Primary School

Outstanding388 pupils0.1 km
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Trinity Academy

Requires Improvement1262 pupils0.7 km
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Green Top

Good467 pupils1.0 km
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Brooke Primary Academy

Requires Improvement354 pupils1.2 km
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Marshland Primary Academy

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.3 km
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West Road Primary Academy

Good385 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cooplands0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Thorne Mini Market0.8 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Mei Mei0.7 km
  • Lais Garden0.1 km
  • Spice Hut0.9 km
  • China House0.0 km
  • Golden Cod0.1 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Windmill0.8 km
  • The Rugby Club House0.7 km
  • Fuzion0.8 km
  • Stonegate Club0.9 km
  • The Red Bear0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Coffee Co0.7 km
  • Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.6 km
  • Casson Court Cafe0.7 km
  • Deja Vu0.8 km
  • Kings Cafe0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thorne North1.0 km
  • Thorne1.1 km
  • Thorne South1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • King Edward Road/Alexandra Street0.0 km
  • King Edward Road/Inglenook Drive0.0 km
  • King Edward Road/Millfield Road0.2 km
  • King Edward Road/North Eastern Road0.4 km
  • King Edward Road/St Nicholas Road0.4 km