DN2 4BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Silk Road, 1.1km from The Holmes in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Wheatley Hills & Intake ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN2 4BQ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 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 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00038761 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILK ROAD, DN2 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILK ROAD, DN2 4BQ.
472
33
£ 33,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN2 4BQ 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 4BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4BQ. 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)
DN2 4BQ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park Primary School
Kingfisher Primary Academy
Town Field Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Parklands Sport and Social Club0.2 km
- Doncaster Ukranian Centre0.8 km
- Wheatley Working Mens Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Best One - Raja's Off licence0.6 km
- Beckett Road Mini Market0.9 km
- Beckett Road News0.8 km
- Doncaster Food & Wine 20.8 km
- Gee Bee's0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Filling Station Cafe Diner0.3 km
- CC's Cafe0.6 km
- Smiths Cafe0.5 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.9 km
- Riverside Care & Support0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Fairway Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Pizza Arden0.8 km
- Pizzeria Milano0.8 km
- Spice Valley0.8 km
- Stephen's Golden Cod0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)1.8 km
- Doncaster2.1 km
- Kirk Sandall4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wheatley Hall Road/Liverpool Avenue0.2 km
- Wheatley Hall Road/Liverpool Avenue0.3 km
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