DN5 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jossey Lane, 0.6km from North End in Bentley (Doncaster). Administratively it sits within Bentley ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for DN5 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00038052 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOSSEY LANE, DN5 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOSSEY LANE, DN5 0BS.
373
41
£ 29,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN5 0BS 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
DN5 0BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN5 0BS. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 191,000
2 sales · Mean £ 191,000
Detached
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN5 0BS is moderate at 80 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Coliseum Pharmacy0.3 km
- Lucy's Food and Drink0.7 km
- Oaks Ice Cream0.2 km
- Select & Save1.0 km
- Spar0.8 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rhinos0.3 km
- West End Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Bay Horse Hotel0.2 km
- Bentley WMC0.4 km
- Bentley North End Sports&Social Pub0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Ann Marie's0.9 km
- Boston & Co0.4 km
- Country Kitchen0.6 km
- Masala Restaurant Bentley Doncaster Ltd0.2 km
- Moona Coffee0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Britannia Fisheries0.9 km
- Flames Grill0.2 km
- Little T's0.7 km
- Lucky Six0.2 km
- Munch0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)0.4 km
- Doncaster2.9 km
- Adwick3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Jossey Lane/Busley Gardens0.0 km
- Cooke Street/Chapel Street0.1 km
- Church Street/Jossey Lane0.1 km
- Church Street/Jossey Lane0.1 km
- Church Street/New Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN50BS · Data under Open Government Licence