DN8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DN8 district covers Thorne, Moorends, Dunscroft and Hatfield. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£160k
England £300k
Recorded crime
99
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
2.8 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£31,026
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
92%
of homes
Council tax
£1,606
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
10 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in DN8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£272k
Semi-detached
£160k
Terraced
£130k
Primary schools in DN8
- Brooke Primary Academy · DN8 5PQ · Good (2023) · Bottom 34% in England
- Green Top · DN8 5LB · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 4% in England
- Marshland Primary Academy · DN8 4SB · Good (2023) · Top 45% in England
- Thorne King Edward Primary School · DN8 4BY · Good (2024) · Bottom 22% in England
- West Road Primary Academy · DN8 4LH · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 42% in England
Secondary schools in DN8
- Trinity Academy · DN8 5BY · Good (2024) · Bottom 27% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DN8
- Fledglings Thorne · DN8 4AF
- Happy Days Community Childcare · DN8 5BU · Good (Ofsted)
- Thorne Flowerpots · DN8 4BQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Minds Day Nursery · DN8 4SB · Good (Ofsted)
- Making Friends Partnership · DN8 4SB · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DN8
- Northfield Surgery · DN8 4BQ
- Thorne Moor Medical Practice · DN8 4BQ
Neighbourhoods in DN8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DN8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne | 62% | £160k | High | 11 min |
| Moorends | 32% | £146k | High | 7 min |
| Hatfield East | 2% | £199k | High | 12 min |
| Epworth & Bracon | 2% | £271k | Very low | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the DN8 postcode?
DN8 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Thorne, Moorends, Dunscroft and Hatfield, with 494 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DN8?
The typical home price across DN8's neighbourhoods is £160k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DN8?
5 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a DN8 postcode.