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About

The Thorne area lies in the east of Doncaster, characterised by its flat, low-lying landscape shaped by the nearby River Don and extensive network of drainage channels. The settlement itself is a market town with a historic core centred around the Market Place and the 14th-century St. Nicholas' Church. Much of the surrounding land is given over to agricultural use and areas of peat moorland.

A significant portion of the area is occupied by Thorne Moors, one of the largest lowland raised peat bogs in Britain. This vast nature reserve, with its unique wetland habitats and rare wildlife, contrasts with the industrial legacy of the Stainforth and Keadby Canal, which runs to the north. The landscape is defined by this intersection of agriculture, conservation, and historical waterways.

Area overview

On average Thorne has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thorne is £38,121 per year. There are 4 schools in Thorne: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thorne is home to around 11,386 people, with a population density of about 1,756.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thorne Population
11,386
Population density
1,756.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.08(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.88(+32%)
Public order
9.13(+3%)
Shoplifting
8.96(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.59(-23%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,454
91.79%
Other White
560
4.92%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
47
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.37%
Roma
42
0.37%
Total population: 11,389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,795
29.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,675
17.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,605
16.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,357
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,123
11.85%
Total 16+ residents: 9,479

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,768
34.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,371
27.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
840
16.56%
Social rents from council
722
14.24%
Other social rented
186
3.67%
Total households: 5,071

Property prices in Thorne

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Thorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £29,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thorne in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached19£260,000£2,391
Flats5£87,000£1,318
Semi-Detached52£156,500£1,928
Terraced31£140,000£1,628

10 years median price trend in Thorne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorne.

All postcodes in Thorne

DN84FL

Peatland Mews

DN84JJ

Low Hill

DN85ND

Miller Lane

DN84EE

Alexandra Street

DN85LW

Ash Tree Road

DN84AX

Brooke Street

DN84LF

Henry Court

DN85DE

Finkle Street

DN85HW

Haynes Gardens

DN85LQ

Park Crescent

DN85NU

Southfield Road

DN84BY

King Edward Road

DN84JH

Quay Road

DN85YN

Grampian Way

DN85BB

Church Street

DN85LE

Ellison Street

DN85NN

Victoria Close

DN84LG

Kingfisher Way

DN85TL

The Croft

DN85BW

Upper Kenyon Street

DN85NB

Miller Lane

DN85EE

Horse Fair Green

DN85JB

Coventry Road

DN85NZ

Canalside

DN85BN

Mansion Court Gardens

DN85NA

Miller Lane

DN84ED

King Edward Road

DN85NR

Bridge Street

DN84DN

Highfield Crescent

DN85YR

Grampian Way

DN85QW

Pickering Grove

DN85UN

Capstan Way

DN85PX

Oldfield Road

DN85AG

Rope Walk

DN84FH

Robin Hood Avenue

DN85PZ

Foxhill Road

DN84DH

Lime Tree Grove

DN85XA

Wike Gate Road

DN85QR

South End

DN85FE

Wharf Crescent

DN84BG

Station Court

DN84BZ

King Edward Road

DN85AY

Old Dairy Close

DN85NF

Park View

DN85HL

Glebe Road

DN85FP

Homeland Drive

DN85BE

Church Street

DN84EG

Willow Crescent

DN85HP

Haynes Grove

DN85PL

Travis Grove

DN85EA

Plantation Road

DN85YT

Quantock Close

DN85BZ

Kendon Gardens

DN85TW

Finkle Court

DN84BX

Inglenook Drive

DN85EP

Lock Hill

DN85EN

Mizpah Villas

DN85EG

Queen's Court

DN85QG

St Michaels Drive

DN85AQ

Queen Street

DN85HS

Haynes Road

DN84DL

Lime Tree Grove

DN85QF

St Michaels Drive

DN85RS

Cheviot Close

DN85JX

Elmhirst Road

DN85RT

Malvern Close

DN84AQ

North Eastern Road

DN85TS

Marina View

DN85EQ

Orchard Street

DN85AL

Queen Street

DN85NP

Stonegate

DN85ER

Lock Hill

DN85BX

Tennyson Avenue

DN85PB

Southfield Road

DN85AN

Thorne & Moorends

DN85DH

Market Place

DN85PP

Warren Road

DN85RF

Kirton Lane

DN84EZ

Hawthorne Grove

DN85QZ

Hatfield Road

DN84JG

Quay Road

DN85XE

Wike Gate Road

DN85QX

Wendan Road

DN84FG

Northfield Drive

DN85UJ

White Lane

DN84AE

Fieldside

DN85LX

Pashley Road

DN84JF

Lyndhurst Close

DN84BH

Clifton Court

DN84AY

Brookfield Close

DN85NS

Southfield Road

DN85BA

King Street

DN84DA

Corona Drive

DN85DR

Silver Street

DN84DP

Highfield Crescent

DN84HS

Walnut Road

DN85PY

Foxhill Road

DN85JF

Danum Close

DN84AB

Durham Avenue

DN85ED

Belmont Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.