Shackleton Road is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN2 4RR 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 Shackleton Road, Doncaster, DN2 4RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN2 4RF, DN2 4SD, DN2 4RP, DN2 4SB, DN2 4SA, DN2 4RS, DN2 4RZ, DN2 4RT, DN2 4RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN2 4RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46% | 49.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.8% | 40.8% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 40.1% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 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 | 44.1% | 43.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 30.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 4RR this area, 29.7% 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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 29.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 9.7% | -13.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 19.7% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.9% | 90.7% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 94.2% | 83.5% | -10.7% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 83.5% | -10.7% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shackleton Road was 115.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% lower than the Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shackleton Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Town and the 381st highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Shackleton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-09-23 | £134,424 |
| 33 Shackleton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-12-12 | £152,770 |
| 59 Shackleton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-01-20 | £138,625 |
| 33 Shackleton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-09-23 | £111,457 |
| 37 Shackleton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-07-21 | £142,179 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster St Aidan's CofE Primary and Nursery School Wilberforce Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RW | - not rated | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School Wilberforce Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RW | - not rated | 373 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy Church Balk , Edenthorpe DN3 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Popham Church of England (VA) Primary and Nursery School Church Balk , Edenthorpe DN3 2PP | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Sandall Junior School Magnolia Close , Kirk Sandall DN3 1JG | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnby Dun Middle School Top Road , Barnby Dun DN3 1DB | - not rated | 3,370 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 4,052 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 4,537 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 5,401 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerhill School Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY | - not rated | 809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerhill School A Specialist Centre for Science, Mathematics and Computing Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY | - not rated | 809 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danum School Technology College Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 4,408 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 | 4,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 4,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Sandall Centre Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 140 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nexus Centre Cedar Road , DN4 9EY | - not rated | 140 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Centre Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 140 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bader Academy Chappell Avenue , Edenthorpe DN3 2EW | - not rated | 526 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 2,117 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Ltd | Ardagh Glass Limited, Barnby Dun Road | 278 yd | |
| KFC | Leger Retail Centre, Thorne Road | 670 yd | |
| The Landing Pad | Leger Retail Centre, Thorne Road | 670 yd | |
| McDonalds | Sherwood Restaurants Ltd, Thorne Road | 670 yd | |
| Go Bounce | Unit 13, Shaw Lane Industrial Estate | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery Edenthorpe | Lyndale Avenue, Edenthorpe | 773 yd | |
| Ridgewood Hotel | Thorne Road, Edenthorpe | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Dinos | 21 Livingstone Avenue, Clay Lane | 180 yd | |
| Chopstix | 19 Livingstone Avenue, Clay Lane | 180 yd | |
| The Bangla Chef | 11 Livingstone Avenue, Clay Lane | 180 yd | |
| Ayesha Indian Takeaway | Rear Of 159 Doncaster Road, Sunnyside | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 4, Thorne Road Retail Park | 649 yd | |
| Lidl | Leger Retail Centre, Thorne Road | 670 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Units 2&3 Leger Retail Centre, Thorne Road | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandall Park CLAY LANE | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Hungerhill School HUNGERHILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Church Balk CHURCH BALK | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 230.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.