DN5 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from West End in Bentley (Doncaster). Administratively it sits within Bentley ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
For families considering a move, DN5 0BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN5 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00038052 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN5 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN5 0BQ.
373
41
£ 29,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN5 0BQ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN5 0BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN5 0BQ. The average age is 41.0. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN5 0BQ is moderate at 76 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
Bentley High Street Primary School
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Bentley New Village Primary School
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Don Valley Academy
Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Coliseum Pharmacy0.4 km
- Lucy's Food and Drink0.9 km
- Oaks Ice Cream0.0 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rhinos0.4 km
- West End Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Bay Horse Hotel0.3 km
- Bentley WMC0.5 km
- Bentley North End Sports&Social Pub0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Ann Marie's1.0 km
- Boston & Co0.5 km
- Country Kitchen0.7 km
- Masala Restaurant Bentley Doncaster Ltd0.3 km
- Scawthorpe Library1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Britannia Fisheries1.0 km
- Flames Grill0.3 km
- Little T's0.5 km
- Lucky Six0.3 km
- Munch0.7 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)0.3 km
- Doncaster2.7 km
- Adwick3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street/New Street0.1 km
- Church Street/Jossey Lane0.1 km
- Church Street/Jossey Lane0.1 km
- Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station0.1 km
- Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN50BQ · Data under Open Government Licence