Craithie Road is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN2 5EG is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Craithie Road, Doncaster, DN2 5EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN2 5HR, DN2 5EQ, DN2 5HU, DN2 5HW, DN2 5HP, DN2 5EF, DN2 5HX, DN2 5DQ, DN2 5HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN2 5EG has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 47.7% | 47% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 52.3% | 53% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 31.4% | 35.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 41.1% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 16.5% | 6.2% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 38.9% | 48.8% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 44.9% | 33.4% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 11.7% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 17.6% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 32% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 8.8% | 0.9% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% 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 | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86% | 79.4% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 84.7% | 81.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 82.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.4% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craithie Road was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Craithie Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 357th lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Craithie Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-04-30 | £114,507 |
| 84 Craithie Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-12-01 | £137,155 |
| 56 Craithie Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2021-11-12 | £146,396 |
| 46 Craithie Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2021-09-10 | £157,509 |
| 90 Craithie Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2021-07-19 | £127,991 |
DN2 5EG 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intake Primary Academy Sidney Road , Intake DN2 6EW | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | 2out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Monmouth Road , DN2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Sandringham Road , Intake DN2 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plover Primary School Coniston Road , Intake DN2 6JL | - not rated | 1,408 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 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 1,729 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 598 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 689 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Angeles Coffee Shop | 2A Ardeen Road, Intake | 215 yd | |
| Whitbys Fish And Chip Restaurant | Leicester Avenue, Intake | 227 yd | |
| Gurkha Sizzler | 50 Sandringham Road, Intake | 257 yd | |
| Sandringham Cafe | 93 Sandringham Road, Intake | 379 yd | |
| CGC Events - Central Marquee | Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intake Social Club | Craithie Road, Town Fields | 2 yd | |
| Cumberland Hotel | Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 868 yd | |
| The Comrades Club | Elmfield Lodge, 2 Bennetthorpe | 947 yd | |
| Doncaster Contract Bridge | 35 Bennetthorpe, Doncaster | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King | Unit 2, 71 Sandringham Road | 238 yd | |
| Ni Hao | Unit 3, 71 Sandringham Road | 238 yd | |
| Pisces Fish Bar | 56 Sandringham Road, Intake | 257 yd | |
| Food Plus | 52-54 Sandringham Road, Intake | 257 yd | |
| China Town 2000 | 73 Sandringham Road, Intake | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 89 Sandringham Road, Intake | 379 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Healthy Living Centre SIDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Town Fields Recreation Ground TOWN MOOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Doncaster Town Moor Golf Club BAWTRY ROAD | golf | 891 yd |
| Doncaster Squash & Fitness Club TOWNFIELDS TOWNFIELDS BENNETTHORPE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 956 yd |
| Doncaster Hockey Club TOWN FIELD TOWN FIELD THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Belle Vue Ground (Doncaster Rovers Fc) (Closed) Bawtry Road | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.