Paxton Crescent, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2AE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN3 2AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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	51.4%	48.1%	-3.3%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	48.6%	51.9%	3.3%	49.0%	2.9%

Partnership Status

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	35.8%	41.3%	5.5%	37.9%	3.4%
Married: Opposite sex	42.4%	39.5%	-2.9%	44.2%	-4.7%
Separated	2.3%	2.4%	0.1%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	12.1%	11.9%	-0.2%	9.1%	2.8%
Widowed	7.4%	4.9%	-2.5%	6.1%	-1.2%

Health

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	48.8%	43.2%	-5.6%	48.4%	-5.2%
Good health	31.5%	33.5%	2.0%	33.6%	-0.1%
Fair health	13%	14.7%	1.7%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	4%	5.6%	1.6%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	2.6%	2.9%	0.3%	1.2%	1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 20.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.4%	21.9%	-8.5%	18.2%	3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	23.3%	14.2%	-9.1%	9.6%	4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	15.6%	-1.1%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	8.3%	4.0%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	18.1%	9.2%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	12.1%	20.5%	8.4%	33.8%	-13.3%
Other	4.3%	1.4%	-2.9%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.3%	98.9%	0.6%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96%	92.2%	-3.8%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	3.5%	7.6%	4.1%	6.1%	1.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	91.2%	-3.6%	83.2%	8.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	2%	2.9%	0.9%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.6%	76.7%	-5.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	3.2%	1.5%	1.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	20.9%	13.5%	7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.4%	37.2%	8.2%
Christian	48.4%	46.2%	2.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Paxton Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paxton Crescent was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.7% lower than the Armthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Paxton Crescent has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Armthorpe and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DN3 2AE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Paxton Crescent are based on 92 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Doncaster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Paxton Crescent, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2AE

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN3 2AE

Average Price
£136,854

Semi-Detached
£133,520

Terraced
£132,646

Detached
£175,714

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Paxton Crescent

Average Price
£149,390

Semi-Detached
£148,005

Terraced
£149,126

Detached
£166,761

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Paxton CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Paxton Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2024-06-24	£110,568
2 Paxton Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2024-04-09	£101,227
14 Paxton Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£157,000	2019-05-10	£234,758
26 Paxton Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£104,450	2018-10-25	£161,409
22 Paxton Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£112,000	2017-11-01	£164,500

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN3 2AE

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	111
Part-Time Employee	45
Retired	31
Self-Employed	30
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Looking after home or family	19
Unemployed	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	17
Manufacturing	15
Transport and storage	14
Administrative and support service activities	11
Education	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Primary School Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DB	- not rated	243 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DB	3out of 4	243 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DG	3out of 4	621 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shaw Wood Primary School Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DG	- not rated	621 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shaw Wood Infant School Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DG	- not rated	622 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG	- not rated	1,984 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barnby Dun Middle School Top Road , Barnby Dun DN3 1DB	- not rated	4,502 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Armthorpe School Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA	- not rated	559 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Armthorpe Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA	2out of 4	559 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD	3out of 4	1,292 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Danum School Technology College Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD	- not rated	1,292 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD	- not rated	1,292 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW	- not rated	1,672 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL	- not rated	2,212 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD	- not rated	2,831 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL	- not rated	3,959 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF	- not rated	4,201 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF	- not rated	4,909 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF	- not rated	4,931 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ	- not rated	1,505 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandall Wood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ	- not rated	1,505 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ	4out of 4	1,505 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Long Sandall Centre Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG	- not rated	1,984 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nexus Centre Cedar Road , DN4 9EY	- not rated	1,984 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Fiesta	45 Doncaster Road, Armthorpe	130 yd
Roz's Kitchen	Charles Court, Charles Crescent	162 yd
Bayleaf and Beyond Ltd	55 Doncaster Road, Armthorpe	277 yd
Armthorpe Library	Church Street, Armthorpe	555 yd
Taste Village Bistro	9 The Parade, Church Street	834 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Markham Main Officials Club	The Old Colliery Yard, Harris Road	425 yd
Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust	Armthorpe Sports Centre, Mere Lane	456 yd
Armthorpe Social Club And Institute	Church Street, Armthorpe	485 yd
The Clubhouse	Armthorpe Miners Welfare Recreation Ground, Church Street	834 yd
The Wheatsheaf	Church Street, Armthorpe	1,018 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queens Fish Bar	6A King Street, Armthorpe	155 yd
Chinese House	Mere Lane, Armthorpe	456 yd
Armthorpe Sports Pavilion	Armthorpe Sports Centre, Mere Lane	456 yd
Jade House	49 Beech Road, Armthorpe	761 yd
The Shimla Indian Restaurant	10A Church Street, Armthorpe	834 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Aldi Foodstore Limited, Church Street		834 yd
WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Church Street		834 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Primary School MERE LANE	grass pitches	252 yd
Armthorpe Leisure Centre MERE LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	489 yd
Armthorpe Academy MERE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	534 yd
Shaw Wood Academy Mere Lane	grass pitches	569 yd
Armthorpe Miners Welfare Sports Club CHURCH STREET	grass pitches	625 yd
Armthorpe Miners Welfare (Site 2) CHURCH STREET	grass pitches	625 yd
Armthorpe Albion Football Club (Closed) Briar Road	grass pitches	771 yd
Briar Road Playing Field Bevre Road	grass pitches	781 yd
Premier Health And Fitness (Closed) Park View Park View Church Street	health and fitness suite	820 yd
Castle Park Rugby Stadium ARMTHORPE ROAD	grass pitches	930 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.4%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61 Mbit/s
Average download speed	113 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.