DN5 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Road, 0.5km from North End in Bentley (Doncaster). Administratively it sits within Bentley ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
For families considering a move, DN5 0BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN5 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00038052 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK ROAD, DN5 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, DN5 0BU.
373
41
£ 29,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN5 0BU 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
No single demographic signal dominates DN5 0BU — age 41, 74% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0BU. 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
£ 120,000
3 sales · Mean £ 113,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN5 0BU is moderate at 71 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
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
Don Valley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Coliseum Pharmacy0.4 km
- Lucy's Food and Drink0.8 km
- Oaks Ice Cream0.3 km
- Select & Save0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rhinos0.4 km
- West End Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Bay Horse Hotel0.3 km
- Bentley WMC0.6 km
- Bentley North End Sports&Social Pub0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Ann Marie's0.7 km
- Boston & Co0.3 km
- Country Kitchen0.7 km
- Masala Restaurant Bentley Doncaster Ltd0.4 km
- Moona Coffee0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Britannia Fisheries0.7 km
- Flames Grill0.4 km
- Little T's0.8 km
- Lucky Six0.3 km
- Munch0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)0.6 km
- Doncaster3.0 km
- Adwick3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Jossey Lane/Busley Gardens0.1 km
- Cooke Street/Chapel Street0.2 km
- Church Street/Jossey Lane0.3 km
- Church Street/Jossey Lane0.3 km
- Church Street/New Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN50BU · Data under Open Government Licence