Liffey Avenue is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN2 5LF 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 Liffey Avenue, Doncaster, DN2 5LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN2 5LQ, DN2 5LG, DN2 5LE, DN2 5LB, DN2 5LL, DN2 5LH, DN2 5HD, DN2 5LD, DN2 5LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN2 5LF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 53.1% | 55.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 44.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 | 26.5% | 26.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 47.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 13.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
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 | 40.2% | 41.3% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 34.1% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 18.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 5LF this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 29.3% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 9.3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.4% | 14.9% | 11.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 23.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.1% | 3.6% | -4.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 81.2% | 89.3% | 8.1% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 80.8% | 86.6% | 5.8% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 2.8% | -5.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 86.6% | 5.8% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 2% | -8.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liffey Avenue was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% lower than the Wheatley Hills & Intake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Liffey Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Wheatley Hills & Intake and the 332nd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Liffey Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-11-07 | £210,357 |
| 2 Liffey Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2013-07-19 | £211,528 |
| 2 Liffey Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2012-10-26 | £114,059 |
| 11 Liffey Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2001-08-17 | £169,962 |
| 1 Liffey Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2000-05-19 | £68,176 |
DN2 5LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN2 5LF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intake Primary School Sidney Road , Intake DN2 6EW | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Primary Academy Sidney Road , Intake DN2 6EW | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Sandringham Road , Intake DN2 5JG | - not rated | 631 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 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Monmouth Road , DN2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 3,304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 4,446 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 | 1,578 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danum School Technology College Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 1,752 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 1,752 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 | 1,046 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 2,546 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 | 1,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,925 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 | 201 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Road Centre Beckett Road , Wheatley DN2 4AA | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Private Tutorial Studies 305 Church Way , DN1 2TB | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road | 203 yd | |
| Sandringham Cafe | 93 Sandringham Road, Intake | 381 yd | |
| Simo's Cafe | 148A Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 465 yd | |
| Lost Angeles Coffee Shop | 2A Ardeen Road, Intake | 510 yd | |
| Gurkha Sizzler | 50 Sandringham Road, Intake | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Hotel | Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 325 yd | |
| Intake Social Club | Craithie Road, Town Fields | 669 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Northgate, Tickhill | 956 yd | |
| The Staff Of Life | Princegate, Doncaster | 956 yd | |
| Broadway Hotel | Broadway, Dunscroft | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Tomato | Unit 1, Greenhouse Court | 345 yd | |
| China Red | 190 Sandringham Road, Intake | 350 yd | |
| China Town 2000 | 73 Sandringham Road, Intake | 381 yd | |
| Pizza King | Unit 2, 71 Sandringham Road | 509 yd | |
| Ni Hao | Unit 3, 71 Sandringham Road | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 89 Sandringham Road, Intake | 381 yd | |
| Tesco | Adlard Road, Wheatley Hills | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Gardens GROVE PARK PAVILION GROVE PARK PAVILION ARMTHORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 428 yd |
| Healthy Living Centre SIDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| St Aidans Community Hall (Closed) Adlard Road | 860 yd | |
| St Pauls Church DURHAM ROAD | 998 yd | |
| Town Fields Recreation Ground TOWN MOOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.