Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

DN1 1SZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

205

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 29,200 /yr

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Employed

80%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. DN1 1SZ combines 80% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

DN1 1SZ 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.

For renters and young professionals, DN1 1SZ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (673 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 1SZ are sourced from Output Area E00182740 (shared with 117 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 1SZ. 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

White / British70.2%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean12.2%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

80%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 rates near DN1 1SZ are high at 673 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 offences729
Shoplifting322
Anti-social behaviour235
Public order187
Other theft149

school Local Schools

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Doncaster UTC

Good534 pupils0.7 km
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Hall Cross Academy

Good1886 pupils0.8 km
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Atlas Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils0.9 km
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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.0 km
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Town Field Primary School

Good467 pupils1.1 km
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Balby Central Primary Academy

Requires Improvement451 pupils1.3 km
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Hexthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement439 pupils1.5 km
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Kirkby Avenue Primary School

Outstanding370 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

140 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • International Food Store0.6 km
  • International Foods0.6 km
  • Kian Halal Meat0.5 km
  • Superdrug0.5 km
  • + 135 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

137 nearby
  • Aeland Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Minster Church of St George0.3 km
  • Waterfront Restaurant0.6 km
  • Zer Cafe0.7 km
  • + 132 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • China Wok0.7 km
  • Juice0.1 km
  • Khan's Balti House0.9 km
  • Pizza Deluxe0.8 km
  • Subway Platform 10.2 km
  • + 56 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

68 nearby
  • Doncaster Jazz Cafe0.1 km
  • Old Bulls Head0.2 km
  • The Elephant and Castle0.0 km
  • The Leopard Hotel0.3 km
  • Doncaster Conservative Club0.8 km
  • + 63 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Rutland House1.0 km
  • The Kellett Hotel0.9 km
  • Regent Hotel0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Doncaster0.3 km
  • Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.3 km
  • Kirk Sandall6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • North Bridge Road/Church Way0.1 km
  • Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C10.1 km
  • Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C20.1 km
  • Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C30.1 km
  • St Sepulchre Gate/West Laith Gate0.1 km