DN1 1JX is an up-and-coming urban area on Baxter Gate, 0.1km from Friary Closes in Doncaster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
Day-to-day life in DN1 1JX has the character of a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are high (656 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 1JX are sourced from Output Area E00182726 (shared with 81 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAXTER GATE, DN1 1JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAXTER GATE, DN1 1JX.
251
31
£ 29,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN1 1JX 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DN1 1JX — age 31, 12% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN1 1JX. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DN1 1JX are high at 656 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
Doncaster UTC
Hall Cross Academy
Atlas Academy
Town Field Primary School
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Balby Central Primary Academy
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
137 nearby- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- International Food Store0.5 km
- International Foods0.5 km
- Kian Halal Meat0.4 km
- Superdrug0.3 km
- + 132 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- Aeland Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.5 km
- The Minster Church of St George0.2 km
- Waterfront Restaurant0.5 km
- Zer Cafe0.5 km
- + 133 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- China Wok0.6 km
- Bake Bake0.4 km
- Ciao Pizzeria0.6 km
- Doncaster Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Eat Thai0.5 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- Bone Idle Lounge0.3 km
- Don Valley Tap0.3 km
- Hallcross0.5 km
- Horse & Groom0.4 km
- Jacques0.4 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Regent Hotel0.7 km
- Rutland House0.9 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster0.5 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.2 km
- Kirk Sandall5.9 km
Bus Stops
- North Bridge Road/Church Way0.1 km
- Church View/Greyfriars Road0.2 km
- Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C70.2 km
- Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C60.2 km
- Church Way/High Fisher Gate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN11JX · Data under Open Government Licence