Durnford Road is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN2 4DE 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 Durnford Road, Doncaster, DN2 4DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN2 4DD, DN2 4DA, DN2 4DB, DN2 4DJ, DN2 4DF, DN2 4BW, DN2 4AY, DN2 4AX, DN2 4DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN2 4DE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 47.8% | 47.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 41.4% | 40.4% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 39.6% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 10.4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 46.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 38.9% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 10.6% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 26.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 15.8% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.2% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 21.8% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.9% | 83.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 82.8% | 71.5% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 21.5% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 72.2% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durnford Road was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% lower than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durnford Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 367th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Durnford Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-10-28 | £187,406 |
| 6 Durnford Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-08-05 | £208,289 |
| 1 Durnford Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-07-22 | £193,364 |
| 2 Durnford Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-04-27 | £209,848 |
| 1 Durnford Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-01-29 | £106,379 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Primary School Monmouth Road , DN2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | - not rated | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Primary School Coventry Grove , Wheatley DN2 4PY | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Primary Academy Coventry Grove , Wheatley DN2 4PY | 3out of 4 | 1,447 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 | 2,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 3,426 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 | 1,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 2out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 3out of 4 | 2,599 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 | 197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 3,247 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 | 1,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Tutorial Studies 305 Church Way , DN1 2TB | - not rated | 364 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Private Tutorial Studies Education Resource Centre , 305 Church Way DN1 2TB | - not rated | 364 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beckett Road Centre Beckett Road , Wheatley DN2 4AA | - not rated | 600 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 831 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 1,770 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Cafe | 36 Oversley Road, Wheatley | 236 yd | |
| Strawberry Island Boat Club | Milethorn Lane, Wheatley | 492 yd | |
| Brew Box | Old Bill Sandwich Box, Armthorpe Road | 539 yd | |
| CC's Cafe | 247 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 581 yd | |
| Riverside Care & Support | Wharf House, Wharf Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Working Mens Club | 54 Morley Road, Wheatley | 228 yd | |
| Doncaster Ukranian Centre | 48 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 447 yd | |
| Parklands Sport and Social Club | Wheatley Hall Road, Wheatley | 624 yd | |
| Cumberland Hotel | Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Milano | 65 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 447 yd | |
| Spice Valley | 45 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 447 yd | |
| Fairway Chinese Takeaway | 37 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 447 yd | |
| Stephen's Golden Cod | 105 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 447 yd | |
| Sugar Ray's | 27 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wentworth Road | 107 yd | |
| Aldi | Athron Street, Wheatley | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Bodies Health Club CHURCHILL BUSINESS PARK CHURCHILL BUSINESS PARK CHURCHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Go Swimstars (Doncaster) Quest Park Quest Park Silk Road | swimming pool | 636 yd |
| New Bodies Health Club (Closed) Unit 18 Unit 18 Holmes Market | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| St Pauls Church DURHAM ROAD | 839 yd | |
| Parklands Sports & Social Club PARKLANDS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB FORMAL LAND PARKLANDS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB FORMAL LAND WHEATLEY HALL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Doncaster) WORCESTER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,013 yd |
| Grove Gardens GROVE PARK PAVILION GROVE PARK PAVILION ARMTHORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,071 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.