doncaster DN12 Postcodes

Doncaster (DN12)

The DN12 postcode area is located in the Doncaster postcode town region, within the county of South Yorkshire, and contains a total of 730 individual postcodes.

There are 14 electoral wards in the DN12 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, 9% of people in DN12 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 DN12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

DN12 is a postcode district in the south-east of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK. It includes parts of the towns and villages of Askern, Campsall, Carcroft, Highfields, South Elmsall, and Woodlands, as well as parts of Adwick-upon-Dearne, Bentley, and Dunsville.

The DN12 postcode district covers a large area of many different villages and towns including the locally important market town of South Elmsall. The area is mainly rural, with small and medium-sized enterprises as the main employers, but has a wide variety of shops, services and other business within its boundaries. It is a very accessible area with nearby transport links including the A1 motorway and railway stations at Doncaster and Pontefract.

DN12 is home to several parks, areas of open space and outdoor attractions, such as Askern Spa Lake, a large area of open water with numerous bird species. The Dearne Valley Country Park, with conservation marl lakes, and the Campsall Country Park are two of the main scenic attractions in DN12. Schools in the area include South Elmsall Community Primary School, and the St. Stephen's Church of England Primary School in Askern.

The DN12 postcode district is also known for its annual cultural events including the Askern May Day Fayre which takes place on the May bank holiday and the Carcroft Festival cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic. There is also a number of yearly sports events, such as the South Elmsall Sports festival which raises funds for local charities and organisations.

The district is primarily rural and is known for its diverse range of wildlife. Some of the common species in the area include red fox, rabbits, shrews, moorhens, red-legged partridges, sparrowhawks, lapwings, starlings, skylarks, woodpigeons, crows, and jackdaws. There are also a large variety of ways to access the countryside, and the South Yorkshire Way is a long distance footpath that runs through the heart of the district.

The district of DN12 is an area with a unique character and offers a variety of experiences and activities for its residents and visitors. With its good transport links, parks, outdoor attractions, businesses, and annual events, the postcode district of DN12 makes the most of its diverse landscape and provides a special insight into the area.

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