DN3 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DN3 district covers Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, Armthorpe, Finningley. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DN3
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DN3 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in DN3
- Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy · DN3 2DG · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 45% in England
- Barnby Dun Primary Academy · DN3 1BG · Good (2022) · Top 37% in England
- Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School · DN3 3NB · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 24% in England
- Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy · DN3 2PP · Remains Good (2022) · Top 41% in England
- Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy · DN3 2LS · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 29% in England
- Kirk Sandall Infant School · DN3 1JT · Good (2024)
- Kirk Sandall Junior School · DN3 1JG · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 36% in England
- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy · DN3 2DB · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 45% in England
- Southfield Primary · DN3 3BN · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 3% in England
- Tranmoor Primary · DN3 3DB · Good (2024) · Bottom 42% in England
Secondary schools in DN3
- Armthorpe Academy · DN3 2DA · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 14% in England
- Hungerhill School · DN3 2JY · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 29% in England
- The McAuley Catholic High School · DN3 3QF · Good (2023) · Bottom 40% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DN3
- Barnby Dun Pre School · DN3 1DA · Good (Ofsted)
- Hatchellwood Preschool · DN3 1JP
- Starlight's Pre-School · DN3 1JH · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Jumpin Jacks · DN3 2QE · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Rascals · DN3 2QD · Good (Ofsted)
- Willow Grove Childcare · DN3 2DG
- Armthorpe Daycare Nursery · DN3 3AH · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DN3
- Asa Medical Group · DN3 2DB
- White House Farm Medical Centre · DN3 3AH
Neighbourhoods in DN3
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DN3 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Sandall & Barnby Dun | 29% | £200k | Low | 8 min |
| Edenthorpe & Mere Lane | 23% | £212k | High | 8 min |
| Armthorpe North | 21% | £184k | High | 11 min |
| Armthorpe South | 15% | £185k | Low | 8 min |
| Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley | 11% | £275k | Very low | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the DN3 postcode?
DN3 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, Armthorpe, Finningley, with 742 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DN3?
The typical home price across DN3's neighbourhoods is £200k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DN3?
10 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a DN3 postcode.
How long is the commute from DN3?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Sheffield 61 minutes; York 65 minutes.