DN2 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beckett Road, 0.8km from The Holmes in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 36.2% year-on-year. 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 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00038783 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BECKETT ROAD, DN2 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKETT ROAD, DN2 4AY.
308
39
£ 36,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN2 4AY 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN2 4AY's 63% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 36.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN2 4AY. The average age is 39.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 136,000
6 sales · Mean £ 140,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN2 4AY is above average at 107 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
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Kingfisher Primary Academy
Hall Cross Academy
Intake Primary Academy
Sandringham Primary School
Doncaster School for the Deaf
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Parklands Sport and Social Club0.6 km
- Doncaster Ukranian Centre0.5 km
- Cumberland Hotel0.5 km
- Wheatley Working Mens Club0.3 km
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Best One - Raja's Off licence0.3 km
- Baltyk Mini Market0.1 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Doncaster Foodbank0.7 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rigsbys0.6 km
- Rutland House1.0 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- The Filling Station Cafe Diner0.6 km
- The Fire House0.8 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
- Simo's Cafe0.7 km
- Brew Box0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Fairway Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Pizza Arden0.5 km
- Pizzeria Milano0.5 km
- Spice Valley0.5 km
- Stephen's Golden Cod0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster2.0 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.3 km
- Kirk Sandall4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Beckett Road/Wentworth Road0.1 km
- Beckett Road/Oversley Road0.1 km
- Beckett Road/Wentworth Road0.1 km
- Beckett Road/Oversley Road0.1 km
- Norborough Road/Lifford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN24AY · Data under Open Government Licence