doncaster DN40 Postcodes

Doncaster (DN40)

The DN40 postcode area is located in the Doncaster postcode town region, within the county of Lincolnshire, and contains a total of 605 individual postcodes.

There are 7 electoral wards in the DN40 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 East Lincolnshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 9% of people in DN40 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 DN40 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

DN40 is a postcode in the Doncaster district of South Yorkshire. It covers the area stretching from the Doncaster border in the south-western part of the district to the town of Gainsborough in the north eastern part. Towns and villages close to DN40 include Thorne, Crowle, Scawby, Ealand and Gainsborough.

The DN40 postcode is mainly residential and covers a large area of approximately 450 square kilometres. It contains a mixture of rural and urban parts, as well as a number of industrial and commercial areas. DN40's two largest towns are Thorne and Crowle, both of which contain the majority of the district's shops, schools, amenities, leisure facilities, churches, and other services.

The DN40 area serves as a major commercial centre for the Doncaster district and houses some of the leading employers in the region such as Arla, XPO Logistics, Bunnings Warehouse and HP Bulmers. DN40 is serviced by seven bus routes, enabling local residents easy access to the district's other towns, villages and further afield.

A good selection of primary and secondary education is available in the DN40 area. local options include Broadacre Primary Academy, Hodsock Primary School and Bessacarr Primary Academy in Thorne. The area offers secondary accredited education for students aged 11-18 at Outwood Academy Adwick and South Axholme Academy. The district also houses a number of special educational needs providers.

The DN40 area is home to a wide range of organisations, groups and community activities for local residents, of all ages. Local leisure attractions in the area include Lakeviews at Gainsborough, Ollerton Watermill and Bawtry Forest Visitor Centre. The district is also home to the Doncaster Canal and River Lina, providing a range of opportunities for fishing, walking and cycling.

In addition, DN40 is renowned for its sporting culture and a number of high-quality sports facilities. These include the Crowle Leisure Centre, Sykehouse Bowling Green, and Doncaster Senior League Football Stadium. DN40 is also home to numerous local sports clubs, such as Thorne Rugby Club, Thorne Cavaliers Football Club and Gainsborough Town FC, amongst many others.

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