Apley Road is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN1 2AX is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Apley Road, Doncaster, DN1 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN1 2AT, DN1 2AL, DN1 2AJ, DN1 2AH, DN1 2AF, DN1 2DA, DN1 2AY, DN1 2AR, DN1 2BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN1 2AX is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 44.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 53% | 55.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DN1 2AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.4% | 54.5% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 27.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 5.5% | -9.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 49.5% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 30.3% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DN1 2AX this area, 33.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 33.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 13.8% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 10.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 19.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 20.5% | 3.1% | -17.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 13.1% | 14.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 65.4% | 57.9% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -23.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4% | 10.3% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
In this area, just 38.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54% | 38.4% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| European Union | 29.2% | 45.6% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 39.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.4% | 37.9% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -45.3% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 23.9% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.8% | 15.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 13.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.9% | 76.7% | -35.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Romania | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 27.3% | 1.5% | 25.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.5% | 37.2% | -17.7% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 17.3% | 6.5% | 10.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Apley Road was 274.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.5% higher than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Apley Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 100th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apley Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-10-24 | £67,129 |
| 41 Apley Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2024-05-16 | £43,008 |
| 11 Apley Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2024-05-07 | £89,244 |
| 35 Apley Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2023-08-17 | £84,290 |
| 25 Apley Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-03-24 | £73,193 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | 1out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | 2out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 270 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 964 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Upper Crust | 12 Chequer Road, Hyde Park | 108 yd | |
| Inspired Day Care Services | Inspired House, Chequer Road | 260 yd | |
| Nanny's Pantry | 1A Cavendish Court, South Parade | 386 yd | |
| Silver Link Centre | 13A Bennetthorpe, Doncaster | 387 yd | |
| Cast | Waterdale, Doncaster | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salutation | 14 South Parade, Doncaster | 320 yd | |
| Doncaster Conservative Club | 22 South Parade, Doncaster | 344 yd | |
| The Mayfair Doncaster Ltd | Unit 5, Sir Nigel Gresley Square | 415 yd | |
| Doncaster Contract Bridge | 35 Bennetthorpe, Doncaster | 438 yd | |
| Hallcross | 33-34 Hall Gate, Doncaster | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo & Bo | 10 Whitburn Road, Hyde Park | 50 yd | |
| Peters Crispy Cod | 105 Carr House Road, Hyde Park | 295 yd | |
| Pizza Top | 155 Carr House Road, Hyde Park | 295 yd | |
| Palace Tandoori | 79 Carr House Road, Hyde Park | 325 yd | |
| Fish Bits | 59-61 Carr House Road, Hyde Park | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Princes Street, Doncaster | 485 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 15 South Mall Frenchgate Centre, St Sepulchre Gate | 902 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 7-9 Baxter Gate, Doncaster | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmfield Park CARR HOUSE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 386 yd |
| St James Leisure Centre (Closed) Waterdale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 460 yd |
| Ymca (Doncaster) WOOD STREET | 471 yd | |
| Hall Cross Academy Upper Site THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Doncaster Hockey Club TOWN FIELD TOWN FIELD THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Holian Health Studio 7A 7A WOOD STREET | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Doncaster Squash & Fitness Club TOWNFIELDS TOWNFIELDS BENNETTHORPE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 552 yd |
| Marathon Health Studio (Closed) College Road | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Scorpion Taekwondo Centre 24-26 24-26 SCOT LANE | 734 yd | |
| Oranges (Ladies Only) (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Scot Lane | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.