Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

ELSWORTH CLOSE, DN1 3RR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELSWORTH CLOSE, DN1 3RR.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN1 3RR 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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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 82% of tenure in DN1 3RR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

DN1 3RR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elsworth Close, 0.6km from Hexthorpe, New in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DN1 3RR is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Doncaster. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3RR are sourced from Output Area E00038167 (shared with 12 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 3RR. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.5%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean18.2%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 15%
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.

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

Crime around DN1 3RR is above average at 103 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 offences199
Anti-social behaviour122
Criminal damage and arson48
Drugs42
Other theft42

school Local Schools

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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.2 km
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Atlas Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils0.3 km
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Balby Central Primary Academy

Requires Improvement451 pupils0.5 km
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Doncaster UTC

Good534 pupils0.8 km
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Hexthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement439 pupils1.0 km
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XP East

Requires Improvement288 pupils1.2 km
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XP School

Outstanding248 pupils1.2 km
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Hall Cross Academy

Good1886 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Awa Mini Market0.7 km
  • Bratislava Minimarket0.5 km
  • Europa0.5 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Khowshnaw Mini Market Ltd0.4 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Doncaster Jazz Cafe0.8 km
  • Old Bulls Head0.7 km
  • The Elephant and Castle0.9 km
  • The Leopard Hotel0.6 km
  • 187A Urban Road1.0 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Cosmo Restaurant1.0 km
  • Dunkin Donuts0.8 km
  • Flip Out0.8 km
  • Frenchgate Cafe1.0 km
  • Maxi Grill0.5 km
  • + 80 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Homies0.2 km
  • Juice1.0 km
  • Subway Platform 10.7 km
  • Peters Crispy Cod0.9 km
  • Pizza Top0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • 228 Balby Road0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Doncaster0.7 km
  • Bentley (South Yorkshire)3.1 km
  • Kirk Sandall6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cleveland Street/Burden Close0.1 km
  • Cleveland Street/Burden Close0.1 km
  • St James Street/Burnden Close0.1 km
  • Balby Road/Kelham Street0.2 km
  • Cleveland Street/St Sepulchre Gate West0.3 km