S64 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heron Drive, 0.9km from Windhill in Mexborough. Administratively it sits within Mexborough ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 24.1% 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 S64 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00182717 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERON DRIVE, S64 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON DRIVE, S64 0AF.
381
31
£ 31,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S64 0AF spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £220k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 24.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S64 0AF. The average age is 31.2. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
17 sales · Mean £ 176,905
Detached
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 279,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S64 0AF has low crime rates — 23 incidents 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
Windhill Primary School
New Pastures Primary School
Denaby Main Primary Academy
St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Drinkin Out The Box0.8 km
- Windhill Convenience Store0.9 km
- Discount Food Centre Ltd0.2 km
- Jet Intake 40.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Pizza King0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pastures Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Pastures Lodge0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Reeds Restaurant0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Conisbrough2.0 km
- Mexborough2.0 km
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S640AF · Data under Open Government Licence