DN7 4BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 4BH 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 DN7 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00038293 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN7 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN7 4BH.
193
60
£ 31,100 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN7 4BH 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
DN7 4BH has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 60-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 DN7 4BH. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN7 4BH is moderate at 67 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
Dunsville Primary School
Travis St Lawrence CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- D & J News & Offlicence0.9 km
- Everyday (365)0.7 km
- Khela Food & Wine0.2 km
- H I Weldrick Ltd0.8 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Chartwells Catering0.5 km
- Community Centre0.4 km
- Chik Box @ Hatfield Chase0.7 km
- Ems Takeaway0.3 km
- Hatfields0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Broadway Chippy0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Mellors Fish Bar0.8 km
- Chopstix0.6 km
- Pizza Jim0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Hatfield Chace0.7 km
- Dunscroft Social Club0.8 km
- Dunscroft Welfare Club Ltd0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Operative0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hatfield & Stainforth1.6 km
- Kirk Sandall4.1 km
- Thorne South5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Broadwater Drive/Kinsbourne Green0.1 km
- Broadwater Drive/Kinsbourne Green0.1 km
- Sheep Dip Lane/Warrene Road0.2 km
- Sheep Dip Lane/Broadway0.2 km
- Sheep Dip Lane/Broom Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN74BH · Data under Open Government Licence