Armthorpe Road is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN2 5NS 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 Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN2 5NT, DN2 5NW, DN2 5NR, DN2 5NX, DN2 5NL, DN2 5PQ, DN2 5NU, DN2 5PJ, DN2 6PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN2 5NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.5% | 29.3% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 45.2% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 38.1% | 38.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 38.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 23.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 8.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 33.5% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.2% | 95% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 90.5% | 88.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 88.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Armthorpe Road was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.8% lower than the Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Armthorpe Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Town and the 95th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-09-26 | £222,566 |
| 133 Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-06-30 | £227,122 |
| 129 Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2000-03-08 | £462,741 |
| 129 Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £84,500 | 1998-02-06 | £382,380 |
| 135 Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 1998-01-23 | £305,452 |
DN2 5NS 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 5NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Primary School Sandringham Road , DN2 5LS | - not rated | 149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham Primary School Sandringham Road , DN2 5LS | 3out of 4 | 149 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Sandringham Road , Intake DN2 5JG | - not rated | 189 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 | 189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Primary School Coventry Grove , Wheatley DN2 4PY | - not rated | 743 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 | 2,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 3,656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 3,755 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 4,760 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 | 1,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danum School Technology College Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD | - not rated | 2,928 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 | 2,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 2,626 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 | 911 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 967 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandall Wood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 967 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Private Tutorial Studies 305 Church Way , DN1 2TB | - not rated | 1,917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy | Church Balk, Thorne | 455 yd | |
| One Call Insurance | Firstpoint, Balby Carr Bank | 455 yd | |
| The Wellness Centre | 45 Montrose Avenue, Intake | 553 yd | |
| Simo's Cafe | 148A Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 604 yd | |
| Costa | Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Northgate, Tickhill | 455 yd | |
| The Staff Of Life | Princegate, Doncaster | 455 yd | |
| Broadway Hotel | Broadway, Dunscroft | 455 yd | |
| The Punch Bowl Inn | Fieldside, Thorne | 455 yd | |
| Cumberland Hotel | Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hill | 228 Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 459 yd | |
| Mr Lau's Chinese Takeaway | 228A Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 459 yd | |
| Rios Pizza | 49 Montrose Avenue, Intake | 474 yd | |
| China Red | 190 Sandringham Road, Intake | 591 yd | |
| Intake Chippy | 53 Montrose Avenue, Intake | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Adlard Road, Wheatley Hills | 277 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 89 Sandringham Road, Intake | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aidans Community Hall (Closed) Adlard Road | 269 yd | |
| Grove Gardens GROVE PARK PAVILION GROVE PARK PAVILION ARMTHORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 491 yd |
| Hills Lane Recreation Ground FERNHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Kingfisher Primary School COVENTRY GROVE | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Healthy Living Centre SIDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Wheatley Golf Club ARMTHORPE ROAD | golf | 942 yd |
| St Pauls Church DURHAM ROAD | 1,008 yd | |
| Outwood Academy Danum DANUM ACADEMY UPPER DANUM ACADEMY UPPER ARMTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,086 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.