DN2 4BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beckett Road, 0.9km from Wheatley Park in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Wheatley Hills & Intake ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
For families considering a move, DN2 4BD represents residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00038775 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BECKETT ROAD, DN2 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKETT ROAD, DN2 4BD.
327
37
£ 33,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN2 4BD 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.
Area Character
DN2 4BD is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN2 4BD. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN2 4BD has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Sandringham Primary School
Intake Primary Academy
Town Field Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Parklands Sport and Social Club0.6 km
- Doncaster Ukranian Centre0.9 km
- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- Broadway Hotel0.7 km
- Cumberland Hotel0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Cafe Pausa0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- The Filling Station Cafe Diner0.9 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.4 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Best One - Raja's Off licence0.7 km
- Underwood Meat The Butchers Shop0.7 km
- Simple Choice1.0 km
- Beckett Road News0.9 km
- Doncaster Food & Wine 20.9 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rigsbys0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Fairway Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Pizza Arden1.0 km
- Pizzeria Milano0.9 km
- Spice Valley0.9 km
- Stephen's Golden Cod0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster2.4 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.5 km
- Kirk Sandall4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Beckett Road/Parkway North0.0 km
- Beckett Road/Canterbury Road0.0 km
- Beckett Road/Parkway South0.2 km
- Beckett Road/Parkway North0.3 km
- Beckett Road/Oversley Road0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: DN24BD · Data under Open Government Licence