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Thorne & Moorends

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About

Thorne & Moorends is a ward in the north-eastern part of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. It includes the towns of Thorne and Moorends, along with surrounding rural areas. The ward is situated near the River Don and the Stainforth and Keadby Canal, with flat landscapes typical of the Humberhead Levels. Thorne serves as the main hub, with local amenities, shops, and transport links, including a railway station connecting to Doncaster and Scunthorpe.

The area has a mix of residential and agricultural land, with some light industry. Moorends, a smaller settlement, is more residential and closely linked to Thorne. The ward has green spaces like Thorne Mere, a nature reserve, and is near the Peatlands Way, offering walking routes. The community is supported by schools, leisure facilities, and local events, reflecting its small-town character.

Area overview

On average Thorne & Moorends has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thorne & Moorends is £32,968 per year. There are 6 schools in Thorne & Moorends: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thorne & Moorends Population
18,096
Population density
385.1 per km²

Demographics

British
16,507
91.21%
Other White
1,000
5.53%
Other
96
0.53%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
67
0.37%
Other Asian
61
0.34%
Total population: 18,097

Housing

Owns outright
2,637
34.01%
Owns with a mortgage
2,063
26.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,267
16.34%
Social rents from council
1,192
15.37%
Other social rented
340
4.38%
Total households: 7,754

Property prices in Thorne & Moorends

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Thorne & Moorends area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £29,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£210,000
Flats8£104,875
Semi-Detached86£150,000
Terraced36£128,500

10 years price trend in Thorne & Moorends

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.