Finkle Street is in Thorne, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN8 5GA is located in the Thorne & Moorends electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Don Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finkle Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN8 5DE, DN8 5DP, DN8 5EE, DN8 5TW, DN8 5DW, DN8 5DH, DN8 5DJ, DN8 5BD, DN8 5ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN8 5GA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.6% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 38.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 28.3% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 21.6% | 15.3% | -6.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 13.9% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 36.1% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 31.1% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DN8 5GA this area, 36.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 36.7% | 7.3% | 18.2% | 18.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 8.1% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 16.8% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 94% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 84.5% | -12.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 12% | 12.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 84.5% | -12.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finkle Street was 362.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 254.9% higher than the Thorne & Moorends average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finkle Street has the highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Thorne & Moorends and the 62nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Finkle Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2019-05-07 | £271,410 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DN8 5GA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Green Top Primary School Middlebrook Lane , Thorne DN8 5LB | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Top Middlebrook Lane , Thorne DN8 5LB | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Top First School Southfield Road , Thorne DN8 5NS | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorne South Common Primary School Peel Castle Road , Thorne DN8 5LZ | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Common First School Peel Castle Road , Thorne DN8 5LZ | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Grammar School St Nicholas Road , Thorne DN8 5BQ | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Church Balk , Thorne DN8 5BY | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Middle School North Eastern Road , Thorne DN8 4BQ | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Middle School Wike Gate Road , Thorne DN8 5PQ | - not rated | 898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorne Marshland Middle School Marshland Road , Moorends DN8 4SB | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Middle School Cuckoo Lane , Hatfield DN7 6QE | - not rated | 4,659 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stainforth Middle School Church Road , Stainforth DN7 5AB | - not rated | 5,406 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorneberry School 36 Ellison Street , Thorne DN8 5LH | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldgate School Mill Field Road , Fishlake DN7 5GH | - not rated | 3,974 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH | 3out of 4 | 5,464 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH | - not rated | 5,464 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deja Vu | 7C Finkle Street, Thorne | 54 yd | |
| Toasted | 17 Finkle Street, Thorne | 54 yd | |
| Kings Cafe | 30 King Street, Thorne | 148 yd | |
| Coffee Co | 90 King Street, Thorne | 148 yd | |
| Casson Court Cafe | Casson Court, Church Street | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart Hotel | Market Place, Silver Street | 31 yd | |
| The Fair Green Hotel | Horse Fair Green, Thorne | 68 yd | |
| Stonegate Club | Stone Gate Club, Horse Fair Green | 68 yd | |
| Fuzion | 9-11 King Street, Thorne | 103 yd | |
| Willa Spoons | Silver Street, Thorne | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornes Best Kebab | 8 Finkle Court, Thorne | 51 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 9 Finkle Court, Thorne | 80 yd | |
| La Pizza | 3 Market Place, Silver Street | 84 yd | |
| Shakes and Cakes | 72 King Street, Thorne | 148 yd | |
| Mei Mei | 35 King Street, Thorne | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | King Street, Thorne | 148 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tone Zone Fitness Club (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 171 yd |
| Thorne Grammar School (Closed) St. Nicholas Road | 360 yd | |
| Toll Bar Recreation Ground ORCHARD STREET | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Thorne Leisure Centre HAYNES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| Trinity Academy Church Balk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Thornensians Rufc CHURCH BALK | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Wyke Gate Park Wike Gate Road | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Thorne King Edward Primary School KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Coulman Road Recreation Ground PALM GROVE COURT | grass pitches | 957 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.