Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

MAIN AVENUE, DN12 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN AVENUE, DN12 1AL.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN12 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DN12 1AL is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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DN12 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Main Avenue, 0.8km from New Edlington in Warmsworth. Administratively it sits within Edlington & Warmsworth ward and the Don Valley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DN12 1AL offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £77k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 DN12 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00038244 (shared with 13 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 DN12 1AL. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 77,500

1 sales · Mean £ 77,500

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

Crime around DN12 1AL is moderate at 87 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 offences105
Shoplifting90
Criminal damage and arson35
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Edlington Victoria Academy

Good260 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington

Good161 pupils0.4 km
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Hill Top Academy

Outstanding392 pupils1.1 km
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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Good1040 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Aup Store Ltd0.6 km
  • Edlington Market0.5 km
  • One Stop0.0 km
  • Applegreen0.1 km
  • Bakerboys0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The New Yorkshire Main Off Club0.4 km
  • The Tumbler0.6 km
  • Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • Edlington Ex-Services Social Club0.1 km
  • Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Conka Candy & Cakes0.4 km
  • Edlo Cafe0.0 km
  • Library0.4 km
  • Ollies Cafe0.4 km
  • Valentinos0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Fish Bits Express0.3 km
  • Petes Plaice0.2 km
  • Subway @ One Stop Stores Ltd0.0 km
  • The Lucky Star Takeaway0.3 km
  • Hong Kong Delight0.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Conisbrough3.0 km
  • Doncaster5.2 km
  • Mexborough6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.1 km
  • Edlington Lane/Main Avenue0.1 km
  • Main Avenue/Nelson Road0.1 km
  • Edlington Lane/Markham Road0.2 km
  • Markham Road/Edlington Lane0.2 km