DN8 4BU is a safe, established residential area located 1.3km from Balne Croft Common in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00038711 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN8 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN8 4BU.
279
42
£ 34,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN8 4BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DN8 4BU — age 42, 73% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN8 4BU. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN8 4BU has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Thorne King Edward Primary School
Trinity Academy
Green Top
Brooke Primary Academy
Marshland Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Windmill0.7 km
- The Democratic Club0.8 km
- Fuzion0.6 km
- Stonegate Club0.7 km
- The Canal Tavern0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Coffee Co0.5 km
- Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.4 km
- Indian Spice0.6 km
- Thorne Park Cafe0.7 km
- Casson Court Cafe0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Lais Garden0.4 km
- Spice Hut0.7 km
- Mei Mei0.6 km
- Old Mill Chippy0.5 km
- China House0.2 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.6 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- Haynes All Day Everyday0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Thorne Mini Market0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorne0.9 km
- Thorne North1.0 km
- Thorne South1.5 km
Bus Stops
- King Edward Road/Millfield Road0.1 km
- King Edward Road/Inglenook Drive0.2 km
- King Edward Road/Alexandra Street0.2 km
- King Edward Road/St Nicholas Road0.3 km
- King Edward Road/North Eastern Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN84BU · Data under Open Government Licence