Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

DOCKIN HILL ROAD, DN1 2QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCKIN HILL ROAD, DN1 2QU.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 29,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN1 2QU 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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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN1 2QU spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £72k.

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

DN1 2QU is an up-and-coming urban area on Dockin Hill 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 2QU 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. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (219 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £72k, 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 DN1 2QU are sourced from Output Area E00038755 (shared with 10 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 2QU. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.9%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
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

Terraced

£ 79,000

4 sales · Mean £ 76,500

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

Crime rates near DN1 2QU are high at 219 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 offences404
Anti-social behaviour101
Vehicle crime80
Criminal damage and arson77
Public order76

school Local Schools

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Town Field Primary School

Good467 pupils0.6 km
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Hall Cross Academy

Good1886 pupils0.6 km
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Doncaster UTC

Good534 pupils0.9 km
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Atlas Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils1.3 km
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Doncaster School for the Deaf

Good34 pupils1.5 km
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Kirkby Avenue Primary School

Outstanding370 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

140 nearby
  • Brew Box1.0 km
  • Aeland Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.1 km
  • The Minster Church of St George0.4 km
  • Waterfront Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 135 more
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Retailers - Other

134 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.1 km
  • International Food Store0.1 km
  • International Foods0.1 km
  • Kian Halal Meat0.2 km
  • Superdrug0.2 km
  • + 129 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • China Wok0.1 km
  • Greek Gods' Cuisine0.3 km
  • Rothwells0.4 km
  • Spices0.4 km
  • Zaytuna Falafel Bar0.3 km
  • + 50 more
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Pub, NightClub

68 nearby
  • Courtyard0.4 km
  • Olde Castle0.4 km
  • St Georges Club0.3 km
  • The Masons Arms0.3 km
  • Boogie Bar0.5 km
  • + 63 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Rigsbys0.7 km
  • Rutland House0.5 km
  • The Kellett Hotel0.4 km
  • Regent Hotel0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Doncaster1.0 km
  • Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.2 km
  • Kirk Sandall5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Broxholme Lane/Copley Road0.1 km
  • Church Way/The Holmes0.1 km
  • Nether Hall Road/Broxholme Lane0.2 km
  • Highfield Road/Kings Road0.2 km
  • Broxholme Lane/Queens Road0.2 km