Ripon Avenue is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN2 4HL 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 Ripon Avenue, Doncaster, DN2 4HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN2 4HS, DN2 4HH, DN2 4LA, DN2 4HJ, DN2 4HQ, DN2 4HA, DN2 4EZ, DN2 4BF, DN2 4BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN2 4HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 54.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 45.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 DN2 4HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 35.1% | 47.9% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 37.1% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 54.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 30.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 10.7% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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.
In the area around DN2 4HL this area, 34.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 34.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 16.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.5% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.5% | 76.7% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 79.9% | 65% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 22.6% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 16.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 64.6% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 15.7% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 9.1% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Romania | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ripon Avenue was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ripon Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Town and the 463rd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Ripon Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2022-11-03 | £116,029 |
| 4 Ripon Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-12-03 | £116,802 |
| 2B Ripon Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-07-12 | £176,733 |
| 26 Ripon Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2018-08-16 | £65,445 |
| 2A Ripon Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2016-12-19 | £149,823 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Primary School Monmouth Road , DN2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Primary School Coventry Grove , Wheatley DN2 4PY | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Primary Academy Coventry Grove , Wheatley DN2 4PY | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Sandringham Road , Intake DN2 5JG | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Sandringham Road , Intake DN2 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 3,646 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 | 1,961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danum School Technology College Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 3,505 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 | 1,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 851 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Private Tutorial Studies 305 Church Way , DN1 2TB | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Private Tutorial Studies Education Resource Centre , 305 Church Way DN1 2TB | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beckett Road Centre Beckett Road , Wheatley DN2 4AA | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC's Cafe | 247 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 135 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Goals, Worcester Avenue | 336 yd | |
| Smiths Cafe | 36 Oversley Road, Wheatley | 456 yd | |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Unit A, Parkside Business Park | 498 yd | |
| Simo's Cafe | 148A Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Sport and Social Club | Wheatley Hall Road, Wheatley | 530 yd | |
| The House Martin | Milestone Drive, Wheatley | 682 yd | |
| Cumberland Hotel | Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 693 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Northgate, Tickhill | 800 yd | |
| The Staff Of Life | Princegate, Doncaster | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Madras | 251 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 135 yd | |
| Grillporium | 233 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 254 yd | |
| Super Fryer | 231 Beckett Road, Wheatley | 254 yd | |
| Red Tomato | Unit 1, Greenhouse Court | 672 yd | |
| Homies | Unit 1, Milestone Drive | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wentworth Road | 762 yd | |
| Tesco | Adlard Road, Wheatley Hills | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Church DURHAM ROAD | 163 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Doncaster) WORCESTER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 349 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 | 431 yd |
| Go Swimstars (Doncaster) Quest Park Quest Park Silk Road | swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Grove Gardens GROVE PARK PAVILION GROVE PARK PAVILION ARMTHORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Kingfisher Primary School COVENTRY GROVE | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| St Aidans Community Hall (Closed) Adlard Road | 911 yd | |
| New Bodies Health Club CHURCHILL BUSINESS PARK CHURCHILL BUSINESS PARK CHURCHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.