DN8 4DE is a safe, established residential area on King Edward Road, 1.2km from Balne Croft Common in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.
DN8 4DE 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN8 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00038709 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING EDWARD ROAD, DN8 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING EDWARD ROAD, DN8 4DE.
389
45
£ 34,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN8 4DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DN8 4DE is an established family neighbourhood — 52% 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. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN8 4DE. The average age is 45.2. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 137,350
8 sales · Mean £ 134,837
Terraced
£ 115,000
5 sales · Mean £ 132,200
Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN8 4DE is moderate at 50 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
14 nearby- The Barge Inn1.0 km
- The Kings Chamber0.9 km
- The Democratic Club0.8 km
- The Windmill0.5 km
- Fuzion0.5 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Cooplands0.5 km
- Haynes All Day Everyday0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Thorne Mini Market0.6 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Steve Gooding1.0 km
- Coffee Co0.5 km
- Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision0.4 km
- Indian Spice0.5 km
- Thorne Park Cafe0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mei Mei0.5 km
- Lais Garden0.4 km
- Spice Hut0.6 km
- Old Mill Chippy0.3 km
- China House0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorne North0.7 km
- Thorne0.9 km
- Thorne South1.5 km
Bus Stops
- King Edward Road/North Eastern Road0.1 km
- King Edward Road/St Nicholas Road0.1 km
- King Edward Road/Millfield Road0.1 km
- St Nicholas Road/Mansion Court Gardens0.2 km
- King Edward Road/Inglenook Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN84DE · Data under Open Government Licence