DN6 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lakeside Rise, 0.3km from Askern in Askern. Administratively it sits within Norton & Askern ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN6 0BU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 DN6 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00037949 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAKESIDE RISE, DN6 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKESIDE RISE, DN6 0BU.
521
30
£ 34,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN6 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DN6 0BU has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN6 0BU. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 112,500
3 sales · Mean £ 106,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN6 0BU is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Spa Academy Askern
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy
Askern Moss Road Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.4 km
- KPL Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Supa Save0.7 km
- Cooplands0.4 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.1 km
- The Red Lion0.1 km
- Askern Miners Welfare Club0.6 km
- Woodshack0.4 km
- Bar at Alexander House0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Bel Sol0.3 km
- Leger Education Trust (Catering)0.8 km
- North Learning Centre0.1 km
- The Coffee shop0.4 km
- Kayas Kitchen0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Blaze0.4 km
- China Wok0.3 km
- Poseidon Fish Bar0.7 km
- Sutton Road Golden Cod0.5 km
- Chillys0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adwick4.9 km
- Kirk Sandall7.6 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)7.9 km
Bus Stops
- High Street/Doncaster Road0.1 km
- High Street/Doncaster Road0.1 km
- Station Road/High Street0.3 km
- Station Road/Spa Terrace0.3 km
- Sutton Road/Doncaster Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN60BU · Data under Open Government Licence