DN5 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spinney Close, 0.6km from Stockbridge in Bentley (Doncaster). Administratively it sits within Bentley ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
For families considering a move, DN5 0AH represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.8% year-on-year. 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 DN5 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00182705 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPINNEY CLOSE, DN5 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPINNEY CLOSE, DN5 0AH.
472
31
£ 29,000 /yr
60%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DN5 0AH — age 31, 83% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN5 0AH. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 160,000
2 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Semi-Detached
£ 159,995
7 sales · Mean £ 157,425
Detached
£ 138,497
2 sales · Mean £ 138,497
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN5 0AH has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bentley New Village Primary School
Arksey Primary School
Toll Bar Primary School
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Rihana Ltd0.8 km
- Select & Save0.8 km
- Sugar Junky0.8 km
- Daw to Door Stores0.9 km
- Swaran Mini Market0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Ann Marie's0.9 km
- The School House0.8 km
- The Tea Garden0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Britannia Fisheries0.9 km
- Tuminose0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bentley North End Sports&Social Pub0.9 km
- The Plough Inn0.8 km
- Cricket Ground0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.0 km
- Adwick3.2 km
- Doncaster4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Road/Arthur Street0.3 km
- Victoria Road/Arthur Street0.4 km
- Victoria Road/Daw Lane0.5 km
- The Avenue/Elm Crescent0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DN50AH · Data under Open Government Licence