DN2 4BG is an up-and-coming urban area on Milestone Drive, 0.3km 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 4BG is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00038761 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILESTONE DRIVE, DN2 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILESTONE DRIVE, DN2 4BG.
472
33
£ 33,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN2 4BG 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN2 4BG spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN2 4BG. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN2 4BG is above average at 129 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingfisher Primary Academy
Park Primary School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Sandringham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Today's Local0.9 km
- H I Weldrick Ltd0.6 km
- Darrens Family Butchers0.6 km
- Underwood Meat The Butchers Shop0.1 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Parklands Sport and Social Club0.9 km
- Wheatley Hotel0.8 km
- Broadway Hotel0.6 km
- The House Martin0.1 km
- The Punch Bowl Inn0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe Pausa0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- JJ's Cafe0.9 km
- Subway0.1 km
- CC's Cafe0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Spicy Madras0.6 km
- Grillporium0.8 km
- Super Fryer0.8 km
- Dragon I0.9 km
- Pizza Hill0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.7 km
- Doncaster3.1 km
- Kirk Sandall3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wheatley Hall Road/Milestone Drive0.1 km
- Wheatley Hall Road/Worcester Road0.2 km
- Norwich Road/Coventry Grove0.2 km
- Norwich Road/Coventry Grove0.2 km
- Wheatley Hall Road/Worcester Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN24BG · Data under Open Government Licence