Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

LIME TREE GROVE, DN8 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME TREE GROVE, DN8 4DJ.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN8 4DJ 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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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN8 4DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £125k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DN8 4DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lime Tree Grove, 1.2km from North Common in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DN8 4DJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00038710 (shared with 5 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 4DJ. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 94,000

9 sales · Mean £ 95,644

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

Crime around DN8 4DJ is moderate at 53 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 offences90
Anti-social behaviour33
Shoplifting33
Public order21
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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Thorne King Edward Primary School

Outstanding388 pupils0.3 km
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Trinity Academy

Requires Improvement1262 pupils0.9 km
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Green Top

Good467 pupils0.9 km
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Brooke Primary Academy

Requires Improvement354 pupils1.3 km
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Marshland Primary Academy

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Barge Inn0.9 km
  • The Kings Chamber0.7 km
  • The Windmill0.6 km
  • Fuzion0.6 km
  • Stonegate Club0.8 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 Pharmacy0.5 km
  • 21 Finkle Street0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Steve Gooding0.9 km
  • Coffee Co0.6 km
  • Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.6 km
  • Indian Spice0.6 km
  • Thorne Park Cafe0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Mei Mei0.6 km
  • Lais Garden0.4 km
  • Spice Hut0.7 km
  • Old Mill Chippy0.2 km
  • China House0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thorne North0.6 km
  • Thorne1.1 km
  • Thorne South1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.2 km
  • North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.2 km
  • King Edward Road/North Eastern Road0.3 km
  • King Edward Road/Millfield Road0.3 km
  • King Edward Road/St Nicholas Road0.3 km