DN3 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Swinburne Close, 0.5km from Barnby Dun in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe. Administratively it sits within Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DN3, DN3 1BS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DN3 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00038627 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWINBURNE CLOSE, DN3 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWINBURNE CLOSE, DN3 1BS.
264
55
£ 39,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DN3 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £257k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN3 1BS. The average age is 54.5. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 257,500
8 sales · Mean £ 256,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN3 1BS has low crime rates — 23 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 Club0.7 km
- The Hart of Barnby Dun0.7 km
- The Olive Bar and Grill1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mellors Catering Services0.3 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- H I Weldrick Ltd0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Giant Rainbow Ice Cream 10.4 km
- Giant Rainbow Ice Cream 20.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ace Pizza & Grill0.3 km
- Barnby Dun Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
- New China0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirk Sandall1.9 km
- Hatfield & Stainforth3.5 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Church Road/Church Lane0.1 km
- Bramwith Lane/Church Lane0.1 km
- Madam Lane/Manor Road0.2 km
- Bramwith Lane/White House View0.3 km
- Bramwith Lane/White House View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN31BS · Data under Open Government Licence