31,103TOTAL POPULATION
12,751HOUSEHOLDS
8.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£31,200AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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DN6 POSTCODE REGION

Doncaster (DN6)

The DN6 postcode area is located in the Doncaster postcode town region, within the county of South Yorkshire, and contains a total of 958 individual postcodes.

There are 40 electoral wards in the DN6 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, 11% of people in DN6 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 DN6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The DN6 postcode is a postcode used by the Royal Mail located in the Doncaster district of South Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. It was first introduced in 1974 and covers an area that comprises of several cities and towns including Moorends, Thorne, Kirk Sandall, Armthorpe, Stainforth, Dunsville, Fishlake, Hatfield, Barnby Dun, Edenthorpe, Kirk Bramwith, Moss and parts of Edenham and Bawtry.

DN6 is a very diverse area, ranging from the rural settings of Moorends and Fishlake to the more heavily populated urban districts in and around Doncaster. The regional location is well served by motorways, with the M18 and M180 allowing easy access to other towns and cities.

Many of the DN6 postcode areas are part of Doncaster metropolitan borough. It is a densely populated borough, with a population of over 280,000. Housing is diverse, ranging from terraced homes and semi-detached properties to high rise buildings in the city centre. Residents in the area enjoy good access to amenities, including a wide selection of supermarkets, convenience stores, retail outlets, pubs, restaurants, medical and banking services, and multiple places of worship.

In terms of leisure pursuits, DN6 is a great spot for local residents and tourists alike. There are numerous parks, nature trails, golf courses, and open spaces. Doncaster Racecourse and Dome are also available, as well as historic sites such as Regent Square, St Peter's Church, and Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery. Moreover, Doncaster has a bustling nightlife scene and a great variety of pubs, clubs and bars.

The area is quite well connected via rail, bus and coach routes, as well as an international airport. The town of Doncaster itself is an important transport hub in the region, where major road and rail routes intersect with one another.

In terms of educational institutions DN6 is well served, with good primary, secondary and post-16 facilities. Doncaster College, South Yorkshire College and a number of high performing schools are all located in the DN6 postcode.

this area of South Yorkshire is a great place to live, with plenty of job opportunities and excellent amenities, as well as excellent transport links. Whether you're looking for a rural retreat or easy access to an urban setting, DN6 postcode could be the ideal place for you.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in DN6 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 39%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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DN6South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire

The county of South Yorkshire

DN6 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 CodeDN6
Postal TownDoncaster
MSOA NameDoncaster 002
LSOA NameDoncaster 002F
CountySouth Yorkshire
RegionSouth Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Area ClassificationUrban with Minor Conurbation

DN6 Electoral Wards

The postal region of DN6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Almholme
Askern
Balne
Barnby Dun
Braithwaite
Burghwallis
Campsall
Carcroft
Cridling Stubbs
Darrington
Fenwick
Great Heck
Hampole
Haywood
Hooton Pagnell
Instoneville
Kirk Bramwith
Kirk Smeaton
Little Smeaton
Moorhouse
Moss
Norton
Owston
Pollington
River Dun Navigation
Skelbrooke
Skellow
South Bramwith
Stapleton
Sutton
Thorpe in Balne
Tilts
Topham
Trumfleet
Walden Stubbs
Went
Wentbridge
Whitley
Whitley Thorpe
Womersley
Wrangbrook
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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (DN) and estimated address.

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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