DN1 2RU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Holmes, The in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DN1 2RU 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. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (171 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 2RU are sourced from Output Area E00038755 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN1 2RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN1 2RU.
243
36
£ 29,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN1 2RU 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.
Area Character
DN1 2RU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 19% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN1 2RU. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DN1 2RU are high at 171 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
Atlas Academy
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- Brew Box0.9 km
- Aeland Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.1 km
- The Minster Church of St George0.5 km
- Waterfront Restaurant0.5 km
- + 133 more
Retailers - Other
133 nearby- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- International Food Store0.2 km
- International Foods0.2 km
- Kian Halal Meat0.2 km
- Superdrug0.2 km
- + 128 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- China Wok0.2 km
- Greek Gods' Cuisine0.3 km
- Rothwells0.4 km
- Spices0.4 km
- Zaytuna Falafel Bar0.3 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- Courtyard0.4 km
- Olde Castle0.4 km
- St Georges Club0.3 km
- The Masons Arms0.4 km
- Boogie Bar0.6 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Rigsbys0.7 km
- Rutland House0.5 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.4 km
- Regent Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.0 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.1 km
- Kirk Sandall5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Church Way/The Holmes0.1 km
- Broxholme Lane/Copley Road0.1 km
- Broxholme Lane/Queens Road0.2 km
- Highfield Road/Kings Road0.2 km
- Nether Hall Road/Broxholme Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN12RU · Data under Open Government Licence