DN2 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ferrers Road, 0.8km from The Holmes in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
For families considering a move, DN2 4BU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £109k, 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 DN2 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00038786 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERRERS ROAD, DN2 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERRERS ROAD, DN2 4BU.
323
38
£ 36,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN2 4BU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN2 4BU's 70% ownership and 38-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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN2 4BU. 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
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
Terraced
£ 106,000
7 sales · Mean £ 101,713
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
3 sales · Mean £ 117,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN2 4BU is above average at 100 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
Intake Primary Academy
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Hall Cross Academy
Kingfisher Primary Academy
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Sandringham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- Wisla Supermarket1.0 km
- Baltyk Mini Market0.3 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Doncaster Foodbank0.8 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Aeland Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Kurdistan Kian Restaurant1.0 km
- Zer Cafe1.0 km
- Brew Box0.2 km
- Costa0.4 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- China Wok1.0 km
- Spicy Madras0.6 km
- Fairway Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Pizza Arden0.5 km
- Pizzeria Milano0.5 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Parklands Sport and Social Club0.9 km
- Intake Social Club0.9 km
- Doncaster Ukranian Centre0.5 km
- Cumberland Hotel0.4 km
- Wheatley Working Mens Club0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rigsbys0.4 km
- Rutland House0.9 km
- The Kellett Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster2.0 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.5 km
- Kirk Sandall4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Thorne Road/Norborough Road0.1 km
- Norborough Road/Lifford Road0.1 km
- Norborough Road/Lifford Road0.1 km
- Thorne Road/Zetland Road0.2 km
- Thorne Road/Wentworth Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN24BU · Data under Open Government Licence