Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

BROOKFIELD CLOSE, DN8 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKFIELD CLOSE, DN8 4AY.

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Population

507

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DN8 4AY is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 40.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN8 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brookfield Close, 1.0km from Waterside in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, DN8 4AY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 40.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00038712 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN8 4AY. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 218,500

4 sales · Mean £ 208,625

Semi-Detached

£ 146,500

4 sales · Mean £ 145,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DN8 4AY is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences85
Shoplifting35
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order27
Other crime14

school Local Schools

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Thorne King Edward Primary School

Outstanding388 pupils0.7 km
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Green Top

Good467 pupils0.9 km
S

Trinity Academy

Requires Improvement1262 pupils1.1 km
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Brooke Primary Academy

Requires Improvement354 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Barge Inn0.5 km
  • The Kings Chamber0.5 km
  • The Windmill0.4 km
  • Fuzion0.6 km
  • Stonegate Club0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants0.8 km
  • Steve Gooding0.5 km
  • Coffee Co0.5 km
  • Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.6 km
  • Indian Spice0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Cooplands0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • Thorne Mini Market0.7 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.2 km
  • 21 Finkle Street0.6 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Mei Mei0.4 km
  • Lais Garden0.8 km
  • Spice Hut0.6 km
  • Old Mill Chippy0.2 km
  • China House0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thorne North0.3 km
  • Thorne1.0 km
  • Thorne South1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Field Side/Brooke Street0.2 km
  • Field Side/Pinfold Lane0.2 km
  • Field Side/Foundry Lane0.2 km
  • North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.2 km
  • North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.2 km