DN8 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bellwood Crescent, 0.9km from Waterside in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DN8 4BA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00038712 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELLWOOD CRESCENT, DN8 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELLWOOD CRESCENT, DN8 4BA.
507
41
£ 34,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
DN8 4BA 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. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN8 4BA. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 295,000
5 sales · Mean £ 277,210
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN8 4BA has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
Thorne King Edward Primary School
Green Top
Trinity Academy
Brooke Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Barge Inn0.5 km
- The Kings Chamber0.3 km
- The Windmill0.5 km
- Fuzion0.7 km
- Stonegate Club0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants0.7 km
- Steve Gooding0.5 km
- Coffee Co0.7 km
- Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.8 km
- Indian Spice0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Cooplands0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Thorne Mini Market0.8 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.3 km
- 21 Finkle Street0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mei Mei0.6 km
- Lais Garden0.9 km
- Spice Hut0.7 km
- Old Mill Chippy0.4 km
- China House0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorne North0.1 km
- Thorne1.1 km
- Thorne South1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Field Side/Brooke Street0.1 km
- Thorne North Rail Station0.1 km
- Field Side/Clifton Court0.2 km
- Field Side/Thorne North Station0.2 km
- Field Side/Pinfold Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN84BA · Data under Open Government Licence