DN1 3LW is an up-and-coming urban area on Wood Street, 0.1km from Doncaster in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 87% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (650 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 3LW are sourced from Output Area E00182653 (shared with 88 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOD STREET, DN1 3LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD STREET, DN1 3LW.
299
29
£ 29,200 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN1 3LW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
High employment, young population. DN1 3LW combines 67% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN1 3LW. The average age is 28.7. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DN1 3LW are high at 650 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
Doncaster UTC
Hall Cross Academy
Atlas Academy
Town Field Primary School
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Balby Central Primary Academy
XP School
XP East
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
145 nearby- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- International Food Store0.6 km
- International Foods0.6 km
- Kian Halal Meat0.5 km
- Superdrug0.5 km
- + 140 more
Restaurant, Cafe
140 nearby- Aeland Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.6 km
- The Minster Church of St George0.5 km
- Waterfront Restaurant0.8 km
- Zer Cafe0.6 km
- + 135 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- China Wok0.6 km
- BBQ House Kitchen0.6 km
- Bo & Bo0.6 km
- Hot Stuff0.2 km
- Lalezar Burger Bar0.3 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
69 nearby- Bentleys0.2 km
- Guest House0.2 km
- The Salutation0.4 km
- Courtyard0.3 km
- Olde Castle0.4 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Regent Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Rutland House0.8 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster0.5 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.6 km
- Kirk Sandall6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Street/Cleveland Street0.0 km
- Wood Street/Waterdale0.0 km
- Wood Street/Princegate0.1 km
- Wood Street/Princegate0.1 km
- Wood Street/Princegate0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN13LW · Data under Open Government Licence