DN8 4BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bloom Hill in Moorends. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN8 4BP 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, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 DN8 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00038662 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN8 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN8 4BP.
228
45
£ 31,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN8 4BP 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
DN8 4BP is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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 4BP. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
DN8 4BP has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marshland Primary Academy
West Road Primary Academy
Thorne King Edward Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
- Go Local Convenience Store0.4 km
- Premier0.4 km
- Moorends Post Office0.1 km
- H I Weldrick Ltd0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Pizza Land0.4 km
- Moorends Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Fortune Cookie0.1 km
- Chips and Things0.4 km
- Efes Grill0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Moorends Hotel0.1 km
- Moorends Social Club0.2 km
- Comrades Club0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- DHL for The Range0.8 km
- Moorends Cafe0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorne North2.0 km
- Thorne2.4 km
- Thorne South3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Marshland Road/Wembley Road0.1 km
- Wembley Road/Marshland Road0.1 km
- Marshland Road/Wembley Road0.2 km
- Marshland Road/Bloomhill Road0.2 km
- Marshland Road/Alexandra Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN84BP · Data under Open Government Licence