DN2 4AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beckett Road, 0.7km from The Holmes in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
For families considering a move, DN2 4AX represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DN2 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00038785 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BECKETT ROAD, DN2 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKETT ROAD, DN2 4AX.
299
37
£ 36,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN2 4AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 37, DN2 4AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN2 4AX. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 112,500
15 sales · Mean £ 105,683
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN2 4AX is above average at 104 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park Primary School
Town Field Primary School
Hall Cross Academy
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Intake Primary Academy
Kingfisher Primary Academy
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Doncaster UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Parklands Sport and Social Club0.7 km
- Doncaster Ukranian Centre0.4 km
- Cumberland Hotel0.6 km
- Wheatley Working Mens Club0.2 km
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Best One - Raja's Off licence0.2 km
- The Wafflers1.0 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- International Food Store0.9 km
- International Foods0.9 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rigsbys0.4 km
- Rutland House0.9 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- The Filling Station Cafe Diner0.6 km
- The Fire House0.7 km
- Aeland Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.9 km
- Zer Cafe0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Fairway Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Pizza Arden0.4 km
- Pizzeria Milano0.4 km
- Spice Valley0.4 km
- Stephen's Golden Cod0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.9 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.3 km
- Kirk Sandall4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Beckett Road/Wentworth Road0.0 km
- Beckett Road/Wentworth Road0.1 km
- Beckett Road/Axholme Road0.2 km
- Norborough Road/Lifford Road0.2 km
- Norborough Road/Lifford Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN24AX · Data under Open Government Licence