Postcode DN8 5YR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Thorne has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Thorne is £38,121 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 218 ft away from DN8 5YR.
Thorne near DN8 5YR has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thorne South located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Thorne South | N/A | Walking directions to Thorne South |
| 0.8 mi | Thorne North | N/A | Walking directions to Thorne North |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £232,000 | £211 |
| Semi-Detached | 112 | £155,000 | £174 |
| Terraced | 46 | £125,500 | £146 |
| Flats | 9 | £115,000 | £175 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN8 5YR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | 60, Grampian Way, Doncaster, DN8 5YP | Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 100, Grampian Way, Doncaster, DN8 5YP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 44, Grampian Way, Doncaster, DN8 5YP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £147,500 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 34, Grampian Way, Doncaster, DN8 5YP | Detached | Freehold | £212,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 106, Grampian Way, Doncaster, DN8 5YP | Detached | Freehold | £120,000 |
In the DN8 5YR postcode area, located within Thorne, there are 2 primary and 0 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Green Top | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Brooke Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. |
Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DN8 5YR, 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
The area around DN8 5YR 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.
The median sale price around DN8 5YR in Thorne & Moorends is £155,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DN8 5YR, including Green Top (Requires improvement) and Brooke Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DN8 5YR is Thorne South, about 1,123 m away.
DN8 5YR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme covering DN8 5YR 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).