Thorne Road is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN2 5AW 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 Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN2 5AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN2 5AJ, DN2 4PX, DN2 4PZ, DN2 4PU, DN2 5SW, DN2 5SN, DN2 5SQ, DN2 5AH, DN2 4QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN2 5AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 38.6% | 40.1% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 41.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 42% | 39% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 40.3% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 17% | 13.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 5AW this area, 28.5% 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 28.5% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 17.4% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 18.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.4% | 88.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 89.9% | 87.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 87.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.9% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorne Road was 513.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% higher than the Town average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Thorne Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Town and the 26th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367 Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-27 | £198,831 |
| 363 Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-07-20 | £171,544 |
| 367 Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,700 | 2014-09-04 | £187,814 |
| 377 Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-08-22 | £163,182 |
| 387 Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2011-07-11 | £198,936 |
DN2 5AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Primary Academy Coventry Grove , Wheatley DN2 4PY | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham Primary School Sandringham Road , DN2 5LS | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Sandringham Road , Intake DN2 5JG | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Monmouth Road , DN2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plover Primary School Coniston Road , Intake DN2 6JL | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerhill School Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY | 4out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armthorpe Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 3,455 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,344 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bader Special Academy Chappell Avenue , DN3 2EW | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa @ Next | Units 3 And 4, Wheatley Hall Retail Centre | 323 yd | |
| T K Maxx | Unit 8, Wheatley Hall Retail Centre, Wheatley Hall Road | 323 yd | |
| Esquires Coffee House | Unit 15 Wheatley Hall Retail Centre, Wheatley Hall Road | 323 yd | |
| Trinity Academy | Church Balk, Thorne | 388 yd | |
| One Call Insurance | Firstpoint, Balby Carr Bank | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Hotel | Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 301 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit 7 ,Wheatley Hall Retail Centre, Wheatley Hall Road | 323 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Northgate, Tickhill | 388 yd | |
| The Staff Of Life | Princegate, Doncaster | 388 yd | |
| Broadway Hotel | Broadway, Dunscroft | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon I | 2 Crompton Road, Wheatley | 455 yd | |
| Pizza Hill | 228 Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 471 yd | |
| Mr Lau's Chinese Takeaway | 228A Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 471 yd | |
| Homies | Unit 1, Milestone Drive | 548 yd | |
| Urban Fresh Burgers & Fries | Unit 2, Milestone Drive | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Adlard Road, Wheatley Hills | 513 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Primary School COVENTRY GROVE | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| St Aidans Community Hall (Closed) Adlard Road | 502 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Doncaster) WORCESTER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 847 yd |
| St Pauls Church DURHAM ROAD | 891 yd | |
| Hills Lane Recreation Ground FERNHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Grove Gardens GROVE PARK PAVILION GROVE PARK PAVILION ARMTHORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 918 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 | 173.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.