243,552TOTAL POPULATION
103,036HOUSEHOLDS
12.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£27,040AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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DN1 POSTCODE REGION

Doncaster (DN1)

The DN1 postcode area is located in the Doncaster postcode town region, within the county of South Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1072 individual postcodes.

There are 3 electoral wards in the DN1 postcode area, including Barnetby, Barrow-Upon-Humber, Barton-Upon-Humber, Brigg, Cleethorpes, Doncaster, Gainsborough, Goole, Grimsby, Immingham, Retford, Scunthorpe, Ulceby which come under the local authority of the Doncaster Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in DN1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of DN1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


DN1 is a postcode district in the Doncaster District of South Yorkshire, England. It covers the area of the town centre of Doncaster, including the suburbs of Hyde Park and Balby, as well as parts of Bentley and Carcroft. DN1 is a delivery office of the Royal Mail and covers a total area of 6.08 square miles.

The DN1 postcode district includes the historic market place and town centre of Doncaster, which is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs, bars and entertainment venues. The Doncaster Market is one of the main attractions of the town, and it includes traditional stalls, a daily craft market, an indoor food hall, and many other attractions. The market place is also home to the Mansion House, Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery and Cusworth Hall.

DN1 is bordered by postcodes DN2 (east of Bentley and Carcroft), DN3 (to the north and west of Balby and Hyde Park), DN4 (south of Hyde Park and north of Carcroft) and DN5 (south-east of Bentley).

The area is served by Doncaster Rail station, which connects the town to London and other cities across the country, as well as to the A1 and M18 motorways. Other transport links in the DN1 postcode district include a frequent bus service, operated by Yorkshire Tiger/East Yorkshire, connecting Doncaster to villages and other towns in the region.

The area has a diverse population, with a high proportion of ethnic minorities and approximately 20% of the population being from minority ethnic backgrounds. The town is home to Doncaster College, and there are several primary, secondary and tertiary level schools in the DN1 postcode district. Healthcare services in the region are provided by both the NHS and private healthcare providers.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 81%WORKING
  • 19%UNEMPLOYED

19% of people in DN1 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 41%C2/C2
  • 47%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 69%WHITE
  • 31%NON-WHITE

69% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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DN1South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire

The county of South Yorkshire

DN1 is located in the county of South Yorkshire, in England.

South Yorkshire has a total population of 1,385,000, making it the 10th largest county in the UK.

South Yorkshire has a total area of 599 square miles, and a population density of 892 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

South Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeDN1
Postal TownDoncaster
MSOA NameDoncaster 022
LSOA NameDoncaster 022E
CountySouth Yorkshire
RegionSouth Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Area ClassificationUrban with Minor Conurbation

DN1 Electoral Wards

The postal region of DN1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Arksey
Doncaster
Stockbridge
Wheatley
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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