Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOOD STREET, DN1 3LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD STREET, DN1 3LW.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 29,200 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN1 3LW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British72.7%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean16.8%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences937
Anti-social behaviour369
Public order299
Shoplifting294
Other theft175

school Local Schools

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Doncaster UTC

Good534 pupils0.3 km
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Hall Cross Academy

Good1886 pupils0.5 km
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Atlas Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils0.7 km
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Town Field Primary School

Good467 pupils0.9 km
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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.0 km
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Balby Central Primary Academy

Requires Improvement451 pupils1.3 km
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XP School

Outstanding248 pupils1.3 km
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XP East

Requires Improvement288 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

69 nearby
  • Bentleys0.2 km
  • Guest House0.2 km
  • The Salutation0.4 km
  • Courtyard0.3 km
  • Olde Castle0.4 km
  • + 64 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
hotel

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