Postcode Analysis Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

DRAKE ROAD, DN2 4DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAKE ROAD, DN2 4DN.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DN2 4DN 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 37, DN2 4DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN2 4DN is a mixed residential area on Drake Road, 0.9km from The Holmes in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.

For families considering a move, DN2 4DN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DN2 4DN are sourced from Output Area E00038776 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN2 4DN. 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

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

13 sales · Mean £ 127,346

Terraced

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 135,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DN2 4DN is above average at 96 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.

Shoplifting237
Violence and sexual offences106
Anti-social behaviour39
Vehicle crime32
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
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Town Field Primary School

Good467 pupils1.1 km
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Kingfisher Primary Academy

Good404 pupils1.3 km
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School

Good1.4 km
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Hall Cross Academy

Good1886 pupils1.4 km
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Intake Primary Academy

Good237 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Parklands Sport and Social Club0.4 km
  • Doncaster Ukranian Centre0.6 km
  • Cumberland Hotel0.8 km
  • Wheatley Working Mens Club0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Best One - Raja's Off licence0.3 km
  • Baltyk Mini Market0.3 km
  • Doncaster Foodbank0.7 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Rigsbys0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • The Filling Station Cafe Diner0.3 km
  • The Fire House0.9 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
  • Simo's Cafe0.9 km
  • Brew Box0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Fairway Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Pizza Arden0.6 km
  • Pizzeria Milano0.6 km
  • Spice Valley0.6 km
  • Stephen's Golden Cod0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Doncaster2.0 km
  • Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.1 km
  • Kirk Sandall4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheatley Hall Road/Liverpool Avenue0.3 km
  • Beckett Road/Oversley Road0.3 km
  • Beckett Road/Oversley Road0.3 km
  • Beckett Road/Wentworth Road0.3 km
  • Wheatley Hall Road/Liverpool Avenue0.3 km