DN1 2SR is an up-and-coming urban area on Parkinson Street, 0.4km from The Holmes in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN1 2SR is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 DN1 2SR are sourced from Output Area E00182726 (shared with 81 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKINSON STREET, DN1 2SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKINSON STREET, DN1 2SR.
251
31
£ 29,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN1 2SR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DN1 2SR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 12% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £85k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN1 2SR. The average age is 31.4. 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
£ 84,000
2 sales · Mean £ 84,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN1 2SR is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Town Field Primary School
Hall Cross Academy
Doncaster UTC
Park Primary School
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Parklands Sport and Social Club1.0 km
- Doncaster Ukranian Centre0.4 km
- Guest House0.9 km
- Courtyard0.8 km
- Olde Castle0.8 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Baltyk Mini Market0.8 km
- Best One - Raja's Off licence0.4 km
- Global Foods0.9 km
- The Wafflers0.8 km
- Brasov Food & Veg0.6 km
- + 96 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Brew Box0.9 km
- Milk and Honey Eateries0.9 km
- The Filling Station Cafe Diner0.5 km
- The Fire House0.4 km
- Smiths Cafe0.8 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Rigsbys0.8 km
- Rutland House0.8 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Fairway Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Pizza Arden0.3 km
- Pizzeria Milano0.4 km
- Spice Valley0.4 km
- Stephen's Golden Cod0.4 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.3 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)1.9 km
- Kirk Sandall5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Church Way/St Marys Road0.2 km
- Church Way/Mile Thorn Lane0.2 km
- Beckett Road/Queens Road0.3 km
- Church Way/The Holmes0.3 km
- Broxholme Lane/Queens Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN12SR · Data under Open Government Licence