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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

DN85UP

Dunstan Walk

DN84BB

Brooke Street

DN85JG

Alwyn Road

DN85AS

Orchard Street

DN84JA

Cassons Road

Data Sources

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