Postcode DN8 5JU is located in an urban city, within the Thorne & Moorends ward of Doncaster in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Moorends area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Moorends is £38,840 per year. The nearest station is Thorne South located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Moorends has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,990 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Moorends has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Moorends is £38,840 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN8 5JU.
Moorends near DN8 5JU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thorne South located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Thorne & Moorends area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £29,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £232,000 | £2,377 |
| Flats | 6 | £107,000 | £1,636 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £150,500 | £1,875 |
| Terraced | 42 | £131,500 | £1,625 |
10 year median price trend in Thorne & Moorends
In the DN8 5JU postcode area, located within Moorends, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DN8 5JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Knight
Thorne & Moorends - Elected 1 May 2025
Glyn Whiting
Thorne & Moorends - Elected 1 May 2025
Kieran Tommy Lay
Thorne & Moorends - Elected 1 May 2025
Lee Pitcher
Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.