Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

HIGHFIELD ROAD, DN1 2LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, DN1 2LA.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN1 2LA 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

At 77% private renter occupancy, DN1 2LA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.

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

DN1 2LA is an up-and-coming urban area on Highfield Road, 0.2km from The Holmes in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DN1 2LA offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (154 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.8% year-on-year. 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 2LA are sourced from Output Area E00038747 (shared with 11 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 2LA. 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

White / British77.3%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 123,250

18 sales · Mean £ 138,777

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

Crime rates near DN1 2LA are high at 154 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.

Violence and sexual offences364
Anti-social behaviour95
Criminal damage and arson78
Vehicle crime77
Other theft65

school Local Schools

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Town Field Primary School

Good467 pupils0.4 km
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Hall Cross Academy

Good1886 pupils0.5 km
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Doncaster UTC

Good534 pupils0.8 km
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Atlas Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils1.3 km
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Doncaster School for the Deaf

Good34 pupils1.3 km
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Park Primary School

Good422 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

136 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.1 km
  • International Food Store0.2 km
  • International Foods0.2 km
  • Kian Halal Meat0.3 km
  • Superdrug0.4 km
  • + 131 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

137 nearby
  • Aeland Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.1 km
  • The Minster Church of St George0.6 km
  • Waterfront Restaurant0.7 km
  • Zer Cafe0.1 km
  • + 132 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • China Wok0.1 km
  • BBQ House Kitchen0.1 km
  • Bo & Bo0.9 km
  • Hot Stuff0.5 km
  • Lalezar Burger Bar0.4 km
  • + 50 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

66 nearby
  • Bentleys0.6 km
  • Guest House0.5 km
  • The Salutation0.6 km
  • Coach & Horses0.6 km
  • Doncaster Catholic Club1.0 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Earl of Doncaster1.0 km
  • Rigsbys0.6 km
  • Rutland House0.3 km
  • The Kellett Hotel0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Doncaster1.1 km
  • Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.3 km
  • Kirk Sandall5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Highfield Road/Kings Road0.0 km
  • Kings Road/Highfield Road0.1 km
  • Broxholme Lane/Copley Road0.1 km
  • Nether Hall Road/Broxholme Lane0.1 km
  • Kings Road/Thorne Road0.2 km