Parkinson Street is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN1 2SR 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 Parkinson Street, Doncaster, DN1 2SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN1 2SG, DN1 2SW, DN1 2SL, DN1 2SD, DN1 2SF, DN1 2SU, DN1 2SB, DN1 2NT, DN1 2RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN1 2SR is primarily male, with 58.5% 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 | 36.2% | 41.5% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -9.5% |
| Male | 63.8% | 58.5% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 9.5% |
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 2SR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.5% 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 | 63% | 70.5% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20% | 14.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -29.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 38.2% | 39.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 38.4% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 13.2% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 | 25.7% | 23% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 17.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 17.6% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 23.4% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 11% | 0.5% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 7.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84.4% | 73.9% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 55.7% 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 | 69.4% | 55.7% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 31.3% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 25.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 4.5% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 55.2% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 11.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 12.5% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.2% | 76.7% | -27.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 12% | 1.3% | 10.7% |
| Romania | 11.6% | 0.9% | 10.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkinson Street was 3923.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1571.5% higher than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkinson Street has the highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1771.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Parkinson Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-06-23 | £97,193 |
| 10 Parkinson Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2019-09-17 | £123,608 |
| 26 Parkinson Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-10-26 | £129,004 |
| 22 Parkinson Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2006-06-16 | £132,835 |
| 18 Parkinson Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2003-09-12 | £141,533 |
DN1 2SR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | - not rated | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Monmouth Road , DN2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Infant School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Junior School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 3,757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 2out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 558 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckett Road Centre Beckett Road , Wheatley DN2 4AA | - not rated | 322 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Private Tutorial Studies 305 Church Way , DN1 2TB | - not rated | 338 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Private Tutorial Studies Education Resource Centre , 305 Church Way DN1 2TB | - not rated | 338 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Eco Power Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,234 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 | 1,387 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Care & Support | Wharf House, Wharf Road | 115 yd | |
| Strawberry Island Boat Club | Milethorn Lane, Wheatley | 226 yd | |
| Kandy Krush Doncaster Ltd | 7-8 Holmes Market, Wheatley | 364 yd | |
| Europa Mini Market | 9-10 Holmes Market, Wheatley | 372 yd | |
| The Fire House | 88 Kings Road, Wheatley | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Ukranian Centre | 48 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 419 yd | |
| Wheatley Working Mens Club | 54 Morley Road, Wheatley | 466 yd | |
| Taste Peru | Unit C11, The Wool Market | 749 yd | |
| Don Valley Tap | Unit C1, The Wool Market | 749 yd | |
| Liquor Lab | Unit C9, The Wool Market | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma | 14 Holmes Market, Wheatley | 372 yd | |
| Pizza Arden | 2A Jubilee Road, Wheatley | 373 yd | |
| Pizzeria Milano | 65 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 419 yd | |
| Spice Valley | 45 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 419 yd | |
| Fairway Chinese Takeaway | 37 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Athron Street, Wheatley | 412 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wentworth Road | 580 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 7-9 Baxter Gate, Doncaster | 983 yd | |
| Iceland | Princes Street, Doncaster | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Bodies Health Club (Closed) Unit 18 Unit 18 Holmes Market | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| New Bodies Health Club CHURCHILL BUSINESS PARK CHURCHILL BUSINESS PARK CHURCHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Doncaster College (The Hub) CHAPPELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Fitness Flex Doncaster CHURCH WAY | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Scorpion Taekwondo Centre 24-26 24-26 SCOT LANE | 1,001 yd | |
| Oranges (Ladies Only) (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Scot Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Go Swimstars (Doncaster) Quest Park Quest Park Silk Road | swimming pool | 1,070 yd |
| Hall Cross Academy Upper Site THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,082 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.