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DN8 5YN

Grampian Way

Thorne & Moorends

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Detailed insights for DN8 5YN

Overview

Postcode DN8 5YN is located in an urban city, within the Thorne & Moorends area of Doncaster in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Thorne area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thorne is £38,121 per year. The median sale price in Thorne & Moorends is £155,000 (around £174 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £190,000. The nearest station is Thorne South, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Memorial Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Thorne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,701 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Thorne has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Thorne is £38,121 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 195 ft away from DN8 5YN.

Flood risk

Medium

Thorne near DN8 5YN has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Thorne South located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN8 5YN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Thorne South

N/A

Walking directions to Thorne South
0.9 mi

Thorne North

N/A

Walking directions to Thorne North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN8 5YN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMemorial ParkSmallWalking directions to Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
5,520.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.57(+114%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.84(-44%)
Shoplifting
15.29(+75%)
Public order
12.74(+44%)
Vehicle crime
8.92(+58%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
96.61%
Other White
5
1.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.02%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.34%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
24.1%
No qualifications
49
19.68%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.65%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
48.85%
Owns with a mortgage
50
38.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.16%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.05%
Social rents from council
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Thorne & Moorends

Median price: £155,000
Price per sq ft: £174
Sales (last 12 months): 201
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £190K

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Thorne & Moorends area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thorne & Moorends over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£232,000£211
Semi-Detached112£155,000£174
Terraced46£125,500£146
Flats9£115,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thorne & Moorends

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorne & Moorends.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,500—£94,000£93,750
2017£179,000£112,000£94,000£80,000
2018£164,000£91,750£105,000£85,000
2019£175,000£93,750£110,000£91,500
2020£172,000£95,250£116,000£98,000
2021£195,000£102,500£126,750£109,250
2022£200,000£93,875£140,000£130,000
2023£215,500£94,000£130,000£125,000
2024£234,000£111,750£128,000£125,500
2025£230,000£83,750£150,000£130,000
2026£260,000£115,000£155,000£119,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorne & Moorends.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thorne & Moorends.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144—£108£96
2017£153£141£107£94
2018£154£133£137£97
2019£166£145£131£105
2020£177£134£138£109
2021£186£150£150£123
2022£201£133£160£145
2023£203£134£156£141
2024£215£168£152£150
2025£221£129£168£143
2026£199£175£174£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thorne & Moorends.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN8 5YN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN8 5YN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025170, Grampian Way, Doncaster, DN8 5YWDetachedFreehold£230,000
27 Jul 20269, Cheviot Close, Doncaster, DN8 5RSDetachedFreehold£200,000
27 Jul 20269, Cheviot Close, Doncaster, DN8 5RSDetachedFreehold£180,000
14 Nov 202535, Canal View, Doncaster, DN8 5GDDetachedFreehold£252,500
20 Feb 2026109, Grampian Way, Doncaster, DN8 5YSSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the DN8 5YN postcode area, located within Thorne, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for DN8 5YN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryGreen TopAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.8 miPrimaryBrooke Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miSecondaryTrinity AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN8 5YN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN8 5YN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCo-op FoodSouth Parade, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5DZWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district.

Band A£1,445
Band B£1,686
Band C£1,927
Band D£2,168
Band E£2,649
Band F£3,131
Band G£3,613
Band H£4,336

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DN8 5YN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Knight

Thorne & Moorends - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Glyn Whiting

Thorne & Moorends - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Kieran Tommy Lay

Thorne & Moorends - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lee Pitcher

Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDoncasterE08000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyDoncaster East and the Isle of AxholmeE14001199
WardThorne & MoorendsE05010745
ParishThorneE04000095
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ThorneE02001541
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 003EE01007640
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN8 5YN

Is DN8 5YN (Thorne) safe?

The area around DN8 5YN records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DN8 5YN?

The median sale price around DN8 5YN in Thorne & Moorends is £155,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN8 5YN?

There are 3 schools close to DN8 5YN, including Green Top (Requires improvement), Brooke Primary Academy (Good) and Trinity Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to DN8 5YN?

The closest station to DN8 5YN is Thorne South, about 748 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN8 5YN?

DN8 5YN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,701 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN8 5YN (Thorne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme covering DN8 5YN is Lee Pitcher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dave Knight (Reform UK), Glyn Whiting (Reform UK) and Kieran Tommy Lay (Reform UK).