Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

DN1 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN1 1AF.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 29,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN1 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DN1 1AF — age 31, 12% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

DN1 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Friary Closes in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DN1 1AF is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (659 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 DN1 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00182726 (shared with 81 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 DN1 1AF. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.3%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near DN1 1AF are high at 659 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.

Violence and sexual offences642
Shoplifting316
Anti-social behaviour200
Public order164
Other theft137

school Local Schools

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Doncaster UTC

Good534 pupils0.8 km
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Hall Cross Academy

Good1886 pupils0.9 km
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Town Field Primary School

Good467 pupils1.0 km
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Atlas Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils1.1 km
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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.3 km
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Kirkby Avenue Primary School

Outstanding370 pupils1.4 km
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Balby Central Primary Academy

Requires Improvement451 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

136 nearby
  • Beckett Road Mini Market0.9 km
  • Moores Bakery Van1.0 km
  • Asia Halal Food Store0.4 km
  • Bucharest Supermarket0.4 km
  • Catsu0.3 km
  • + 131 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Regent Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • Rutland House0.9 km
  • The Kellett Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

140 nearby
  • Elements Medispa Cafe0.9 km
  • Europa Mini Market0.7 km
  • Nanny's Pantry0.9 km
  • RMT National Education Centre0.7 km
  • Antep Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • + 135 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Aroma0.7 km
  • Moo Shakes Donny0.7 km
  • Bake Bake0.4 km
  • Ciao Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Doncaster Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • + 53 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

67 nearby
  • Bone Idle Lounge0.4 km
  • Don Valley Tap0.3 km
  • Hallcross0.6 km
  • Horse & Groom0.5 km
  • Jacques0.6 km
  • + 62 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Doncaster0.5 km
  • Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.1 km
  • Kirk Sandall5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Church View/Greyfriars Road0.0 km
  • Greyfriars Road/Church Street0.1 km
  • North Bridge Road/Church Way0.1 km
  • Greyfriars Road/X10.2 km
  • Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C70.2 km