DN8 4DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Millfield Road, 1.2km from Balne Croft Common in Thorne. Administratively it sits within Thorne & Moorends ward and the Don Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN8 4DG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.8% year-on-year. 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 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00038713 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLFIELD ROAD, DN8 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLFIELD ROAD, DN8 4DG.
270
41
£ 34,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN8 4DG 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 41, DN8 4DG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £144k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN8 4DG. The average age is 41.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 128,000
16 sales · Mean £ 127,578
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN8 4DG is moderate at 51 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
Trinity Academy
Green Top
Brooke Primary Academy
Marshland Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Barge Inn0.9 km
- The Kings Chamber0.8 km
- The Democratic Club0.9 km
- The Windmill0.5 km
- Fuzion0.5 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Cooplands0.6 km
- Haynes All Day Everyday1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Thorne Mini Market0.6 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Steve Gooding0.9 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 Chippy0.2 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 Road0.2 km
- St Nicholas Road/Mansion Court Gardens0.3 km
- North Eastern Road/Foster Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN84DG · Data under Open Government Licence