DN1 1RU is an up-and-coming urban area on St Sepulchre Gate, 0.3km from Doncaster in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 89% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (789 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 1RU are sourced from Output Area E00182740 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST SEPULCHRE GATE, DN1 1RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST SEPULCHRE GATE, DN1 1RU.
205
30
£ 29,200 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 80% economic activity and an average age of 30, DN1 1RU is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN1 1RU. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1RU are high at 789 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.
school Local Schools
Doncaster UTC
Atlas Academy
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Hall Cross Academy
Balby Central Primary Academy
Town Field Primary School
Hexthorpe Primary School
XP East
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
150 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- International Food Store0.8 km
- International Foods0.8 km
- Kian Halal Meat0.7 km
- Superdrug0.7 km
- + 145 more
Restaurant, Cafe
134 nearby- Aeland Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.8 km
- The Minster Church of St George0.5 km
- Waterfront Restaurant0.9 km
- Zer Cafe0.8 km
- + 129 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- China Wok0.8 km
- Homies0.8 km
- Juice0.3 km
- Subway Platform 10.2 km
- Peters Crispy Cod0.9 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- Doncaster Jazz Cafe0.1 km
- Old Bulls Head0.1 km
- The Elephant and Castle0.3 km
- The Leopard Hotel0.1 km
- Doncaster Conservative Club0.7 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Regent Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster0.2 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.5 km
- Kirk Sandall6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Duke Street/DS40.1 km
- Duke Street/DS30.1 km
- Duke Street/St Sepulchre Gate0.1 km
- Duke Street/DS20.1 km
- St Sepulchre Gate West/West Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN11RU · Data under Open Government Licence