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Thorne

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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Thorne Population

11,386

Population density

1,756.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

37.5(-14%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.48(+27%)

Public order

8.78(-2%)

Shoplifting

7.47(-13%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.85(-19%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

10,454

91.79%

Other White

560

4.92%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.41%

Roma

0.37%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.37%

Total population: 11,389

Economics

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

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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Thorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £29,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thorne over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£239,000	£151,470	£198,750	£328,750	£427,900
Flats	4	£80,750	£54,575	£72,875	£93,250	£122,650
Semi-Detached	54	£150,000	£107,550	£126,375	£190,000	£250,050
Terraced	39	£141,000	£82,800	£116,000	£170,000	£212,500

10 years median price trend in Thorne

All postcodes in Thorne

DN85DP

Market Place

DN85PS

Oldfield Road

DN85RL

Snake Lane

DN84BB

Brooke Street

DN84FH

Robin Hood Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail