Harrowden Road is in Wheatley, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN2 4EL is located in the Wheatley Hills & Intake electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harrowden Road, Wheatley, Doncaster, DN2 4EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN2 4DY, DN2 4HX, DN2 4EN, DN2 4EJ, DN2 4DZ, DN2 4DX, DN2 4HT, DN2 4EA, DN2 4JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN2 4EL is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 45.8% | 46.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 54.2% | 53.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 41.5% | 35.8% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 45.9% | 7.4% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 10.1% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.9% | 49.7% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 33% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.1% | 26.2% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 24.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 11.1% | 2.3% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 11% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.7% | 76.1% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 85.6% | 77.8% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 77.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8.6% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrowden Road was 105.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% lower than the Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harrowden Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Town and the 420th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Harrowden Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-02-21 | £187,849 |
| 60 Harrowden Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2024-10-18 | £180,369 |
| 47 Harrowden Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-11 | £260,649 |
| 64 Harrowden Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-09-08 | £108,788 |
| 39 Harrowden Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-08-31 | £147,609 |
DN2 4EL 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Primary School Monmouth Road , DN2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Primary Academy Coventry Grove , Wheatley DN2 4PY | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | 2out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Sandringham Road , Intake DN2 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Primary Academy Sidney Road , Intake DN2 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 2,244 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 640 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 233 yd | |
| CC's Cafe | 247 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 238 yd | |
| Simo's Cafe | 148A Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 510 yd | |
| Costa | Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road | 542 yd | |
| Brew Box | Old Bill Sandwich Box, Armthorpe Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Hotel | Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 394 yd | |
| Wheatley Working Mens Club | 54 Morley Road, Wheatley | 661 yd | |
| Parklands Sport and Social Club | Wheatley Hall Road, Wheatley | 692 yd | |
| Doncaster Ukranian Centre | 48 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 824 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Northgate, Tickhill | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grillporium | 233 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 156 yd | |
| Super Fryer | 231 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 156 yd | |
| Spicy Madras | 251 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 239 yd | |
| Red Tomato | Unit 1, Greenhouse Court | 373 yd | |
| Pizzeria Milano | 65 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wentworth Road | 555 yd | |
| Tesco | Adlard Road, Wheatley Hills | 959 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 89 Sandringham Road, Intake | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Church DURHAM ROAD | 486 yd | |
| Grove Gardens GROVE PARK PAVILION GROVE PARK PAVILION ARMTHORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Doncaster) WORCESTER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 715 yd |
| Go Swimstars (Doncaster) Quest Park Quest Park Silk Road | swimming pool | 716 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 | 750 yd |
| New Bodies Health Club CHURCHILL BUSINESS PARK CHURCHILL BUSINESS PARK CHURCHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| St Aidans Community Hall (Closed) Adlard Road | 982 yd | |
| Kingfisher Primary School COVENTRY GROVE | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.