Paxton Crescent is in Armthorpe, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN3 2AW is located in the Armthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paxton Crescent, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN3 2AJ, DN3 2AR, DN3 2BT, DN3 2AP, DN3 2AS, DN3 2BS, DN3 2BP, DN3 2AH, DN3 2BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN3 2AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 30.9% | 40.5% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 35.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 9.7% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 35.2% | 42.4% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 18.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 4.5% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 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 DN3 2AW this area, 29.2% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 29.2% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17.9% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 98% | 97% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 94.1% | 88.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 10.6% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 88.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Poland | 9.7% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paxton Crescent was 87.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% lower than the Armthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paxton Crescent has the 25th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Armthorpe and the 493rd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Paxton Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-10-21 | £196,558 |
| 60 Paxton Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-10-04 | £151,236 |
| 37 Paxton Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,550 | 2024-08-16 | £115,026 |
| 84 Paxton Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-07-31 | £121,153 |
| 84 Paxton Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2024-07-31 | £134,920 |
DN3 2AW 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DB | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DG | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Wood Primary School Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DG | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Wood Infant School Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DG | - not rated | 890 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 | 1,760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnby Dun Middle School Top Road , Barnby Dun DN3 1DB | - not rated | 4,510 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 5,267 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 5,451 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Armthorpe School Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Armthorpe Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA | 2out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danum School Technology College Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 3,945 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 | 4,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 4,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandall Wood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Sandall Centre Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nexus Centre Cedar Road , DN4 9EY | - not rated | 1,760 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf and Beyond Ltd | 55 Doncaster Road, Armthorpe | 105 yd | |
| Roz's Kitchen | Charles Court, Charles Crescent | 174 yd | |
| La Fiesta | 45 Doncaster Road, Armthorpe | 246 yd | |
| Armthorpe Library | Church Street, Armthorpe | 851 yd | |
| Go Bounce | Unit 13, Shaw Lane Industrial Estate | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markham Main Officials Club | The Old Colliery Yard, Harris Road | 298 yd | |
| Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust | Armthorpe Sports Centre, Mere Lane | 777 yd | |
| Armthorpe Social Club And Institute | Church Street, Armthorpe | 801 yd | |
| The Sportsman | Armthorpe Road, Wheatley Hills | 951 yd | |
| Doncaster Rugby Union Football Club | Castle Park, Armthorpe Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Fish Bar | 6A King Street, Armthorpe | 188 yd | |
| Chinese House | Mere Lane, Armthorpe | 777 yd | |
| Armthorpe Sports Pavilion | Armthorpe Sports Centre, Mere Lane | 777 yd | |
| Jade House | 49 Beech Road, Armthorpe | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 4, Thorne Road Retail Park | 1,034 yd | |
| Lidl | Leger Retail Centre, Thorne Road | 1,085 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Units 2&3 Leger Retail Centre, Thorne Road | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Primary School MERE LANE | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Castle Park Rugby Stadium ARMTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Shaw Wood Academy Mere Lane | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Armthorpe Leisure Centre MERE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 814 yd |
| Armthorpe Academy MERE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Armthorpe Miners Welfare Sports Club CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Armthorpe Miners Welfare (Site 2) CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Outwood Academy Danum DANUM ACADEMY UPPER DANUM ACADEMY UPPER ARMTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
| Wheatley Golf Club ARMTHORPE ROAD | golf | 1,060 yd |
| Armthorpe Albion Football Club (Closed) Briar Road | grass pitches | 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% |
| Median download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.