DN3 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marlowe Road, 0.5km from Barnby Dun in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe. Administratively it sits within Stainforth & Barnby Dun ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 22.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN3 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00038628 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLOWE ROAD, DN3 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOWE ROAD, DN3 1AU.
219
58
£ 39,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN3 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 84% owner-occupation and an average age of 58, DN3 1AU is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 22.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN3 1AU. The average age is 57.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 161,500
14 sales · Mean £ 160,982
Detached
£ 203,750
2 sales · Mean £ 203,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN3 1AU has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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
Barnby Dun Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Barnby Dun Social Club0.4 km
- The Hart of Barnby Dun0.4 km
- The Olive Bar and Grill0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mellors Catering Services0.1 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- H I Weldrick Ltd0.0 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Giant Rainbow Ice Cream 10.3 km
- Giant Rainbow Ice Cream 20.3 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ace Pizza & Grill0.1 km
- Barnby Dun Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
- New China0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirk Sandall1.8 km
- Hatfield & Stainforth3.3 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stainforth Road/Coleridge Road0.1 km
- Stainforth Road/Talbot Avenue0.1 km
- Church Road/Marlowe Road0.1 km
- Church Road/Partridge Road0.1 km
- Top Road/Catling Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN31AU · Data under Open Government Licence