DN7 4AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sheep Dip Lane, 0.1km from Dunscroft in Dunscroft and Hatfield. Administratively it sits within Hatfield ward and the Don Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN7 4AX 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.8% 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 DN7 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00038293 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEEP DIP LANE, DN7 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEEP DIP LANE, DN7 4AX.
193
60
£ 31,100 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN7 4AX 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
With 53% social renting, DN7 4AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 60-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN7 4AX. The average age is 59.6. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
Terraced
£ 100,000
3 sales · Mean £ 110,666
Semi-Detached
£ 143,000
1 sales · Mean £ 143,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN7 4AX is moderate at 56 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
Sheep Dip Lane Academy
Crookesbroom Primary Academy
Ash Hill Academy
Coppice School
Travis St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Dunsville Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- D & J News & Offlicence0.7 km
- Everyday (365)0.5 km
- Khela Food & Wine0.0 km
- H I Weldrick Ltd0.6 km
- One Stop0.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Chartwells Catering0.4 km
- Community Centre0.4 km
- Chik Box @ Hatfield Chase0.8 km
- Ems Takeaway0.2 km
- Hatfields0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Broadway Chippy0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Lotus Garden0.8 km
- Mellors Fish Bar0.6 km
- Chopstix0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Hatfield Chace0.8 km
- Dunscroft Social Club0.6 km
- Dunscroft Welfare Club Ltd0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Operative0.6 km
- Co-Op Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield & Stainforth1.4 km
- Kirk Sandall4.2 km
- Thorne South4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sheep Dip Lane/Warrene Road0.1 km
- Sheep Dip Lane/Broadway0.2 km
- Sheep Dip Lane/Broom Court0.2 km
- Sheep Dip Lane/Crookes Broom Lane0.2 km
- Crookes Broom Lane/Millard Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN74AX · Data under Open Government Licence