doncaster DN18 Postcodes

Doncaster (DN18)

The DN18 postcode area is located in the Doncaster postcode town region, within the county of Lincolnshire, and contains a total of 428 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the DN18 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 North Lincolnshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in DN18 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 DN18 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

DN18 is a geographic postcode that falls within the Doncaster district and covers areas such as Spring Bank, Thorne, Moorend, Owston Ferry and Valley.

Spring Bank is a ward located east of the town centre of Doncaster and includes the neighbourhoods of Hextons, Hexthorpe and part of Denaby Main. Thorne is a small market town situated on the River Don about 6 miles north of Doncaster, while Moorend is a rural settlement on the great northern railway line. Owston Ferry is a small village located on the right bank of the River Trent, between Gainsborough and Crowle. Valley is a large village in the civil parish of Owston Ferry.

The DN18 postcode predominantly covers urban areas, with the average population density across the postcode area being 3,996 people per square kilometre – significantly higher than the average of 2,404 people per square kilometre for Doncaster. 72.1% of the population is economically active, and the median age is 43 – slightly higher than the national median age of 40. DN18 also has the highest proportion of older people in the Doncaster district, with 20.6% of the population aged 65 and over. In terms of ethnic diversity, 68.3% of the population is White British, 14.6% Other White, 9.2% Asian or Asian British, 4.5% Mixed or Multiple Ethnic Groups and 2.5% Black or Black British.

In terms of transport, DN18 has excellent access to road networks. The A18 and A638 roads run through the postcode area, while the nearest motorway is the M18, which is just seven miles away. The nearest rail station is Thorne South, while local bus services connect the main towns in the postcode area with the surrounding villages.

In terms of shops and services, DN18 contains local shops, supermarkets and leisure centres, as well as pubs and cafés. Primary and secondary schools can be found throughout the postcode area, while the area also features two further education facilities – Doncaster College and DMU University. DN18 also boasts some beautiful parks and green spaces, such as Thorne Memorial Park, Eyre's Park and Lakeside Ground.

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