South Parade is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN1 2ED is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN1 2DY, DN1 2DJ, DN1 2EE, DN1 2DR, DN1 2DS, DN1 2DP, DN1 2EG, DN1 2EH, DN1 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN1 2ED has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 43% | 47.8% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 57% | 52.2% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 2ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 54.6% | 56.6% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 28.5% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 40.5% | 52.5% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 31% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 16.7% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 10.7% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 14.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.1% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 37.4% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 6.2% | 1.6% | -4.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 78.7% | 72.3% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 71.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 71.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 71.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Parade was 448.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.0% higher than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Parade has the 13th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 41st highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 South Parade, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-08-14 | £293,459 |
DN1 2ED area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in DN1 2ED area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | 2out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | 1out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 427 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 2,889 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 | 1,247 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,319 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 | 1,749 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny's Pantry | 1A Cavendish Court, South Parade | 113 yd | |
| Inspired Day Care Services | Inspired House, Chequer Road | 160 yd | |
| The Upper Crust | 12 Chequer Road, Hyde Park | 195 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Hall Cross Academy, Thorne Road | 236 yd | |
| Poppadoms and Cream | 32 Hall Gate, Doncaster | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Conservative Club | 22 South Parade, Doncaster | 61 yd | |
| The Salutation | 14 South Parade, Doncaster | 82 yd | |
| Hallcross | 33-34 Hall Gate, Doncaster | 254 yd | |
| Bentleys | 44 Hall Gate, Doncaster | 302 yd | |
| The Club | First And Second Floors, 40-41 Hall Gate | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nosh | 43 Princes Street, Doncaster | 277 yd | |
| J L Balkanik Food Ltd | 41B Hall Gate, Doncaster | 302 yd | |
| Bo & Bo | 10 Whitburn Road, Hyde Park | 308 yd | |
| Hot Stuff | Ground Floor, 1A Lazarus Court | 350 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2 Kingsway House, Hall Gate | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Princes Street, Doncaster | 277 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 7-9 Baxter Gate, Doncaster | 803 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 15 South Mall Frenchgate Centre, St Sepulchre Gate | 858 yd | |
| Aldi | Athron Street, Wheatley | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Cross Academy Upper Site THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Doncaster Hockey Club TOWN FIELD TOWN FIELD THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Ymca (Doncaster) WOOD STREET | 360 yd | |
| Holian Health Studio 7A 7A WOOD STREET | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Doncaster Squash & Fitness Club TOWNFIELDS TOWNFIELDS BENNETTHORPE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 471 yd |
| Elmfield Park CARR HOUSE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 511 yd |
| St James Leisure Centre (Closed) Waterdale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| Scorpion Taekwondo Centre 24-26 24-26 SCOT LANE | 592 yd | |
| Marathon Health Studio (Closed) College Road | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Oranges (Ladies Only) (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Scot Lane | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.