DN1 2DG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.0km from The Holmes in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DN1 2DG offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 2DG are sourced from Output Area E00038747 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN1 2DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN1 2DG.
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38
£ 36,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN1 2DG 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
77% of homes in DN1 2DG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN1 2DG. The average age is 37.6. 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 around DN1 2DG is above average at 129 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
Town Field Primary School
Hall Cross Academy
Doncaster UTC
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Park Primary School
Atlas Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
132 nearby- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- International Food Store0.3 km
- International Foods0.3 km
- Kian Halal Meat0.4 km
- Superdrug0.4 km
- + 127 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Aeland Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.2 km
- The Minster Church of St George0.7 km
- Waterfront Restaurant0.7 km
- Zer Cafe0.2 km
- + 122 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- China Wok0.2 km
- BBQ House Kitchen0.2 km
- Hot Stuff0.6 km
- Lalezar Burger Bar0.6 km
- Nosh0.7 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
61 nearby- Bentleys0.7 km
- Guest House0.6 km
- The Salutation0.8 km
- Coach & Horses0.7 km
- Joey's Bar0.6 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi0.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Rigsbys0.5 km
- Rutland House0.5 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Regent Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.2 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.2 km
- Kirk Sandall5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Broxholme Lane/Queens Road0.1 km
- Beckett Road/Queens Road0.1 km
- Kings Road/Highfield Road0.1 km
- Broxholme Lane/Copley Road0.2 km
- Church Way/The Holmes0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN12DG · Data under Open Government Licence