Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

MILLCROFT CLOSE, DN8 4DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLCROFT CLOSE, DN8 4DR.

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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
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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

DN8 4DR is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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. Property prices are trending up 18.4% year-on-year.

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

DN8 4DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Millcroft Close, 0.9km from Hangsman Hill in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, DN8 4DR represents 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4DR 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 4DR. 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

Terraced

£ 145,000

13 sales · Mean £ 135,446

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

7 sales · Mean £ 162,571

Detached

£ 191,500

2 sales · Mean £ 191,500

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

DN8 4DR has low crime rates — 49 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 offences76
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order15
Other crime12
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Thorne King Edward Primary School

Outstanding388 pupils0.7 km
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Green Top

Good467 pupils1.1 km
S

Trinity Academy

Requires Improvement1262 pupils1.2 km
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Brooke Primary Academy

Requires Improvement354 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Barge Inn0.7 km
  • The Kings Chamber0.4 km
  • The Windmill0.6 km
  • Fuzion0.8 km
  • Stonegate Club0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants0.8 km
  • Steve Gooding0.7 km
  • Coffee Co0.7 km
  • Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.8 km
  • Indian Spice0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Cooplands0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Thorne Mini Market0.9 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.4 km
  • 21 Finkle Street0.8 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Mei Mei0.6 km
  • Lais Garden0.8 km
  • Spice Hut0.8 km
  • Old Mill Chippy0.3 km
  • China House0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thorne North0.2 km
  • Thorne1.2 km
  • Thorne South1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.2 km
  • North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.2 km
  • Thorne North Rail Station0.3 km
  • Field Side/Clifton Court0.3 km
  • Thorne North Rail Station0.3 km