The DN8 5GS postcode is in Doncaster, Doncaster postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DN8 |
| Ward | Hatfield |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Hatfield East |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Doncaster |
| Police Force | South Yorkshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Don Valley |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6334 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural employment and retirees / Ageing rural neighbourhoods / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Burger King, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Motorway Services, Junction 5, Doncaster, DN8 5GS
WH Smiths, Retailers - Other
Address: Motorway Services, Junction 5, Doncaster, DN8 5GS
Costa Coffee, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Motorway Services, Junction 5, Doncaster, DN8 5GS
Greggs, Retailers - Other
Address: Motorway Services, Junction 5, Doncaster, DN8 5GS
M&S Simply Food, Retailers - Other
Address: Motorway Services, Junction 5, Doncaster, DN8 5GS
B P Garage, Retailers - Other
Address: Motorway Services, Junction 5, Doncaster, DN8 5GS
The nearest Bus stop is Doncaster North Services(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hatfield & Stainforth(1.19 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis St Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DN7 6QE (0.89 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DN85GS is 563 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 25 to 34 (1474), Between 35 to 44 (1284), and Between 45 to 54 (1205).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 471 people, followed by Pakistani with a total of 39.
Regarding education, 110 adults have Level 2, while 97 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (199), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (155).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (250), followed by No religion (200).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (120) followed by Small employers and own account workers (86), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (73).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (287), and 278 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1160) and European Union EU-14 (12).