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 67.3% 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 28th highest crime rate of 1,001 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 -62.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367 Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-27 | £203,446 |
| 363 Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-07-20 | £175,526 |
| 367 Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,700 | 2014-09-04 | £192,174 |
| 377 Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-08-22 | £166,970 |
| 387 Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2011-07-11 | £203,554 |
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 School Coventry Grove , Wheatley DN2 4PY | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Primary Academy Coventry Grove , Wheatley DN2 4PY | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham Primary School Sandringham Road , DN2 5LS | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham Primary School Sandringham Road , DN2 5LS | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Sandringham Road , Intake DN2 5JG | - not rated | 888 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 3,447 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 4,483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnby Dun Middle School Top Road , Barnby Dun DN3 1DB | - not rated | 4,876 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danum School Technology College Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerhill School Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY | - not rated | 2,255 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 | 2,255 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD | - not rated | 3,550 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 | 2,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 2,861 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 | 1,372 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandall Wood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Sandall Centre Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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.