DN2 4BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Strafford Road, 0.6km from The Holmes in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
For families considering a move, DN2 4BW represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.7% 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 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00038785 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRAFFORD ROAD, DN2 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAFFORD ROAD, DN2 4BW.
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£ 36,300 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN2 4BW 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 4BW's 55% ownership and 37-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 up 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN2 4BW. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 138,500
10 sales · Mean £ 129,730
Semi-Detached
£ 96,500
1 sales · Mean £ 96,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN2 4BW is above average at 102 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
Town Field Primary School
Park Primary School
Hall Cross Academy
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Intake Primary Academy
Kingfisher Primary Academy
Doncaster UTC
Doncaster School for the Deaf
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- International Food Store0.9 km
- International Foods0.8 km
- Kian Halal Meat1.0 km
- Superdrug1.0 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Aeland Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.8 km
- Zer Cafe0.8 km
- Brew Box0.4 km
- Costa0.8 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- China Wok0.8 km
- Spicy Madras0.7 km
- Fairway Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Pizza Arden0.3 km
- Pizzeria Milano0.3 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rigsbys0.5 km
- Rutland House0.8 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Doncaster Ukranian Centre0.3 km
- Parklands Sport and Social Club0.7 km
- Cumberland Hotel0.7 km
- Wheatley Working Mens Club0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Aldi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.8 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.2 km
- Kirk Sandall4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Beckett Road/Axholme Road0.1 km
- Beckett Road/Wentworth Road0.1 km
- Beckett Road/Morley Road0.1 km
- Beckett Road/Wentworth Road0.2 km
- Church Way/Morley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN24BW · Data under Open Government Licence