Axholme Road is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN2 4AW 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 Axholme Road, Doncaster, DN2 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN2 4AN, DN2 4AR, DN2 4AT, DN2 4AU, DN2 4AH, DN2 4AP, DN2 4BE, DN2 4BY, DN2 4AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN2 4AW is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 53.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 53.8% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 26.8% | 31.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 38.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 12% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 21.8% | 15.1% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 42.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 27.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 24.9% | 17.2% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 11.6% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 7.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 27.1% | 26.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 9% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 10.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 32.8% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 12.3% | 3.1% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.2% | 89.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
In this area, 80.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 80.3% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 15.4% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 80.3% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 14.7% | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Axholme Road was 66.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Axholme Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 390th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Axholme Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-04-17 | £426,538 |
| 26 Axholme Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-12-16 | £380,487 |
| 22 Axholme Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-23 | £308,056 |
| 46 Axholme Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-11-30 | £304,273 |
| 42 Axholme Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-07-14 | £267,464 |
DN2 4AW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN2 4AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 128 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | - not rated | 642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Monmouth Road , DN2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Primary School Sidney Road , Intake DN2 6EW | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Primary Academy Sidney Road , Intake DN2 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,554 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 3,702 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 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 2out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 3out of 4 | 2,258 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 | 235 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 2,897 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 | 1,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,103 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 | 492 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Private Tutorial Studies 305 Church Way , DN1 2TB | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Private Tutorial Studies Education Resource Centre , 305 Church Way DN1 2TB | - not rated | 544 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 661 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Box | Old Bill Sandwich Box, Armthorpe Road | 243 yd | |
| Smiths Cafe | 36 Oversley Road, Wheatley | 472 yd | |
| Strawberry Island Boat Club | Milethorn Lane, Wheatley | 639 yd | |
| Elements Medispa Cafe | 81 Thorne Road, Doncaster | 651 yd | |
| Kandy Krush Doncaster Ltd | 7-8 Holmes Market, Wheatley | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Ukranian Centre | 48 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 327 yd | |
| Wheatley Working Mens Club | 54 Morley Road, Wheatley | 334 yd | |
| Cumberland Hotel | Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 627 yd | |
| Parklands Sport and Social Club | Wheatley Hall Road, Wheatley | 974 yd | |
| Intake Social Club | Craithie Road, Town Fields | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Milano | 65 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 327 yd | |
| Spice Valley | 45 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 327 yd | |
| Fairway Chinese Takeaway | 37 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 327 yd | |
| Stephen's Golden Cod | 105 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 327 yd | |
| Sugar Ray's | 27 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wentworth Road | 400 yd | |
| Aldi | Athron Street, Wheatley | 624 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 89 Sandringham Road, Intake | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Bodies Health Club (Closed) Unit 18 Unit 18 Holmes Market | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| New Bodies Health Club CHURCHILL BUSINESS PARK CHURCHILL BUSINESS PARK CHURCHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Town Fields Recreation Ground TOWN MOOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Go Swimstars (Doncaster) Quest Park Quest Park Silk Road | swimming pool | 988 yd |
| Grove Gardens GROVE PARK PAVILION GROVE PARK PAVILION ARMTHORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,035 yd |
| St Pauls Church DURHAM ROAD | 1,040 yd | |
| Hall Cross Academy Upper Site THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,060 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 | 177 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.