DN2 4BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beckett Road, 1.0km from Wheatley Park in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Wheatley Hills & Intake ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN2 4BB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £129k, 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 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00038774 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BECKETT ROAD, DN2 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKETT ROAD, DN2 4BB.
355
32
£ 33,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN2 4BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DN2 4BB — age 32, 50% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN2 4BB. The average age is 32.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 112,000
6 sales · Mean £ 106,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN2 4BB is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park Primary School
Kingfisher Primary Academy
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Town Field Primary School
Sandringham Primary School
Intake Primary Academy
Hall Cross Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Baltyk Mini Market0.3 km
- Best One1.0 km
- Doncaster Foodbank0.3 km
- Subway0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Brew Box0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Cafe Pausa0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Spicy Madras0.1 km
- Mr Lau's Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Urban Fresh Burgers & Fries0.8 km
- Pizza Hill0.8 km
- Grillporium0.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Parklands Sport and Social Club0.5 km
- The Royal Oak0.9 km
- Broadway Hotel0.9 km
- Cumberland Hotel0.5 km
- The House Martin0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rigsbys0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster2.3 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.4 km
- Kirk Sandall4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Beckett Road/Canterbury Road0.1 km
- Beckett Road/Parkway North0.1 km
- Beckett Road/Oversley Road0.2 km
- Beckett Road/Oversley Road0.2 km
- Beckett Road/Parkway South0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN24BB · Data under Open Government Licence