Wheat Croft, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 2BL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN12 2BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	50.8%	-1.6%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	47.6%	49.2%	1.6%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.2%	32.1%	-4.1%	37.9%	-5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	50.8%	49%	-1.8%	44.2%	4.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	1%	4.1%	3.1%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	8.5%	9.7%	1.2%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	3.5%	4.1%	0.6%	6.1%	-2.0%

Health

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	45.6%	35.4%	-10.2%	48.4%	-13.0%
Good health	36%	42.5%	6.5%	33.6%	8.9%
Fair health	15.6%	13.8%	-1.8%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	2.8%	7.1%	4.3%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 20.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.6%	24.6%	-3.0%	18.2%	6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	12.1%	-0.5%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.6%	13.6%	-7.0%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	7%	7.5%	0.5%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	19.1%	5.5%	16.9%	2.2%
Degree or Similar	14.1%	20.6%	6.5%	33.8%	-13.2%
Other	4.5%	2.5%	-2.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.8%	100%	1.2%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98%	97.1%	-0.9%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	96.7%	-1.3%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.6%	76.7%	7.9%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	13.3%	13.5%	-0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.4%	37.2%	3.2%
Christian	53.8%	46.2%	7.6%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Wheat Croft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheat Croft was 159.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% higher than the Conisbrough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wheat Croft has the 25th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Conisbrough and the 262nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DN12 2BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wheat Croft are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Doncaster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wheat Croft, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 2BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN12 2BL

Average Price
£253,942

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£253,942

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wheat Croft

Average Price
£276,278

Semi-Detached
£272,022

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£277,052

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wheat CroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Wheat Croft, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-01-08	£332,750
1 Wheat Croft, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£169,500	2018-04-06	£250,414
1 Wheat Croft, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2016-07-08	£269,624
4 Wheat Croft, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2015-08-21	£255,668
9 Wheat Croft, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2012-08-03	£235,962

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN12 2BL

Employment

DN12 2BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	68
Retired	56
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	25
Manufacturing	16
Construction	15
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Education	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Academy Station Road , Conisbrough DN12 3DB	- not rated	1,131 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Conisbrough Station Road Primary School Station Road , Conisbrough DN12 3DB	- not rated	1,131 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Academy Low Road , DN12 3DW	3out of 4	1,143 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Morley Place Junior School Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LZ	- not rated	1,567 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Morley Place Academy Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LZ	3out of 4	1,567 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN	- not rated	2,004 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG	- not rated	3,201 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Braithwell First and Middle School Micklebring Lane , Braithwell S66 7AS	- not rated	4,294 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northcliffe School Gardens Lane , Conisbrough DN12 3JY	- not rated	1,357 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
De Warenne Academy Gardens Lane , Conisbrough DN12 3JY	3out of 4	1,574 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Thomas Wharton Community College Tait Avenue , Edlington DN12 1HH	- not rated	2,307 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Thomas Wharton Community College Tait Avenue , Edlington DN12 1HH	- not rated	2,307 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy Tait Avenue , Edlington DN12 1HH	3out of 4	2,481 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU	- not rated	4,137 yd	Community school	Not Applicable		More About School
Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY	- not rated	5,265 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hospital and Interim Tuition Service Hill Top Centre , Edlington Lane DN12 1PT	- not rated	1,945 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pennine View School Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LR	- not rated	2,220 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pennine View School Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LR	3out of 4	2,220 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Athelstane School Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LR	- not rated	2,366 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fullerton House School Off Tickhill Square , Denaby DN12 4AR	- not rated	2,487 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Topiary Coffee Shop	Stringers Nurseries, Crookhill Road	187 yd
Community Spirit (Doncaster) CIC	The Place, Castle Street	830 yd
The Indus Restaurant	Sheffield Road, Conisbrough	925 yd
Taste of India	26 Church Street, Conisbrough	964 yd
One of a Kind "Kind Hearted Community".	37 Church Street, Conisbrough	971 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Terminus Micro Pub	2 New Hill, Conisbrough	668 yd
Red Lion Hotel	Sheffield Road, Conisbrough	859 yd
Conisbrough Castle Bar	Chapel Lane, Conisbrough	887 yd
Alma Inn	13 West Street, Conisbrough	947 yd
Clucking Swine	20A Church Street, Conisbrough	963 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lakeside Oriental Cuisine	27 Windmill Avenue, Conisbrough	153 yd
Seafish	18 Doncaster Road, Conisbrough	493 yd
Yummy	8 Church Street, Conisbrough	964 yd
Bella's Butties	36 Church Street, Conisbrough	964 yd
Sweet Thing	Unit 1, Excelsior Court	1,004 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	49 Church Street, Conisbrough		982 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near DN12 2BL postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	46.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	117.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.