S64 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chaucer Road, 0.5km from Windhill in Mexborough. Administratively it sits within Mexborough ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S64 0DU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £62k, 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 S64 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00038389 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAUCER ROAD, S64 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAUCER ROAD, S64 0DU.
368
36
£ 31,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S64 0DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 80% social renting, S64 0DU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S64 0DU. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 55,000
1 sales · Mean £ 55,000
Terraced
£ 70,000
1 sales · Mean £ 70,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S64 0DU has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
New Pastures Primary School
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Windhill Primary School
Montagu Academy
The Laurel Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Cohens Chemist0.6 km
- Jet Intake 40.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- Premier Stores0.8 km
- Sodexo Healthcare (Retail)0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- George And Dragon0.7 km
- New Masons Arms0.6 km
- Dog Daisy0.1 km
- The Sportsman Inn0.6 km
- Borders1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Casper's Coffee House0.9 km
- Greenfords Deli0.6 km
- Mexborough Life Church0.7 km
- Spice Library0.9 km
- YBE Interiors Ltd0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Angie's Plaice0.3 km
- Donnie Road Fish Bar0.6 km
- Lucky Garden0.9 km
- Punjab Balti House0.6 km
- Pym Road Chippy0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mexborough1.2 km
- Swinton (South Yorkshire)2.3 km
- Conisbrough3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Morton Road/Hirst Gate0.1 km
- Hirst Gate/Morton Road0.1 km
- Morton Road/Harlington Road0.2 km
- Hirst Gate/Windhill Terrace0.2 km
- Hirst Gate/Windhill Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S640DU · Data under Open Government Licence