DN2 4BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lifford Road, 0.7km from The Holmes in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% 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 £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.3% 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 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00038786 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIFFORD ROAD, DN2 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIFFORD ROAD, DN2 4BY.
323
38
£ 36,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN2 4BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DN2 4BY is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN2 4BY. The average age is 38.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 123,000
21 sales · Mean £ 127,357
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN2 4BY 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
Park Primary School
Town Field Primary School
Hall Cross Academy
Intake Primary Academy
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Kingfisher Primary Academy
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Sandringham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Parklands Sport and Social Club0.8 km
- Doncaster Ukranian Centre0.4 km
- Intake Social Club0.9 km
- Cumberland Hotel0.4 km
- Wheatley Working Mens Club0.4 km
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Best One - Raja's Off licence0.4 km
- The Wafflers1.0 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- International Food Store1.0 km
- International Foods1.0 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rigsbys0.4 km
- Rutland House0.8 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- The Filling Station Cafe Diner0.7 km
- The Fire House0.8 km
- Aeland Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Kurdistan Kian Restaurant0.9 km
- Zer Cafe1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Fairway Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Pizza Arden0.5 km
- Pizzeria Milano0.4 km
- Spice Valley0.4 km
- Stephen's Golden Cod0.4 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.9 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.5 km
- Kirk Sandall4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Norborough Road/Lifford Road0.1 km
- Norborough Road/Lifford Road0.1 km
- Thorne Road/Norborough Road0.2 km
- Beckett Road/Wentworth Road0.2 km
- Beckett Road/Wentworth Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN24BY · Data under Open Government Licence