DN8 4DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Balne Croft Common in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.
Day-to-day life in DN8 4DS 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 — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00038714 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN8 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN8 4DS.
330
39
£ 34,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN8 4DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DN8 4DS is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN8 4DS. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN8 4DS is moderate at 78 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
Green Top
Thorne King Edward Primary School
Trinity Academy
Brooke Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Barge Inn0.6 km
- The Kings Chamber0.7 km
- The Democratic Club0.7 km
- The Windmill0.1 km
- Fuzion0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants0.9 km
- Steve Gooding0.6 km
- Coffee Co0.3 km
- Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.4 km
- Indian Spice0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Cooplands0.3 km
- Haynes All Day Everyday1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Thorne Mini Market0.4 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Mei Mei0.2 km
- Lais Garden0.8 km
- Spice Hut0.3 km
- Old Mill Chippy0.3 km
- Time and Plaice0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorne North0.5 km
- Thorne0.7 km
- Thorne South1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Field Road/Darley Road0.1 km
- Field Road/King Street0.1 km
- Field Side/Durham Avenue0.1 km
- Field Side/Foundry Lane0.1 km
- North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN84DS · Data under Open Government Licence