Mercel Avenue, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3HR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN3 3HR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	54.4%	49.3%	-5.1%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	45.6%	50.7%	5.1%	49.0%	1.7%

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	22.1%	29.9%	7.8%	37.9%	-8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	41.3%	37.3%	-4.0%	44.2%	-6.9%
Separated	3.8%	4.1%	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	16.2%	18.7%	2.5%	9.1%	9.6%
Widowed	16.6%	10%	-6.6%	6.1%	3.9%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (56.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	23.6%	23.4%	-0.2%	48.4%	-25.0%
Good health	33.2%	33.1%	-0.1%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	26.3%	30.5%	4.2%	12.7%	17.8%
Bad health	13.1%	10.8%	-2.3%	4.0%	6.8%
Very bad health	3.9%	2.2%	-1.7%	1.2%	1.0%

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.

In the area around DN3 3HR this area, 37.9% 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 10.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.7%	37.9%	-9.8%	18.2%	19.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.1%	12.3%	4.2%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.5%	13.6%	2.1%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	11.1%	6.8%	5.3%	5.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	11.9%	2.5%	16.9%	-5.0%
Degree or Similar	10.6%	10.7%	0.1%	33.8%	-23.1%
Other	8.5%	2.5%	-6.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.3%	91.8%	-5.5%	81.4%	10.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	4.5%	4.5%	0.1%	4.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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	95.8%	93.7%	-2.1%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	2.7%	4.1%	1.4%	6.1%	-2.0%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	94%	-1.4%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	1.2%	4.1%	2.9%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71%	76.7%	-5.7%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	24.9%	13.5%	11.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.5%	37.2%	-6.7%
Christian	59.5%	46.2%	13.3%
Buddhist	4.5%	0.5%	4.0%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Mercel Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mercel Avenue was 110.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.7% higher than the Armthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mercel Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Armthorpe and the 394th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

🔎 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 3HR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Mercel Avenue are based on 75 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 Mercel Avenue, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3HR

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN3 3HR

Average Price
£162,694

Semi-Detached
£162,694

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mercel Avenue

Average Price
£172,962

Semi-Detached
£172,962

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mercel AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Mercel Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2024-06-14	£106,281
16 Mercel Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-04-08	£178,387
44 Mercel Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2022-07-20	£147,600
26 Mercel Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-02-02	£161,690
32 Mercel Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2021-12-01	£177,273

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN3 3HR

Employment

DN3 3HR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DN3 3HR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	54
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Looking after home or family	14
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	9
Construction	9
Transport and storage	9
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Education	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DG	3out of 4	1,086 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tranmoor Primary Tranmoor Lane , Armthorpe DN3 3DB	3out of 4	1,137 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DB	1out of 4	1,301 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southfield Primary Tranmoor Lane , Armthorpe DN3 3BN	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy The Drive , Edenthorpe DN3 2LS	3out of 4	1,695 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Armthorpe Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA	3out of 4	977 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hungerhill School Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY	4out of 4	2,275 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD	3out of 4	2,816 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF	2out of 4	4,225 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ash Hill Academy Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH	2out of 4	4,795 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bader Special Academy Chappell Avenue , DN3 2EW	- not rated	2,767 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ	- not rated	3,018 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT	- not rated	4,726 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH	- not rated	4,882 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH	2out of 4	4,989 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rands Lane Cafe	Rands Lane Industrial Estate, Rands Lane	324 yd
Gunhills Cafe	Gunhills Lane, Armthorpe	396 yd
Bella Hog Ltd	Unit B2 Armthorpe Enterprise Centre, Rands Lane	484 yd
IKEA Distribution Services Ltd	Ikea Distribution Centre, Yorkshire Way	570 yd
Operator Training Solutions	Unit 14, West Moor Park Networkcentre	623 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Wheatsheaf	Church Street, Armthorpe		1,008 yd
Armthorpe Coronation Community Club	Coronation Working Mens Club, Tranmoor Lane		1,060 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Armthorpe Grill	3 Croft Court, Church Street	753 yd
Kings Fish Bar	54 Mill Street, Armthorpe	791 yd
Amelio's	42 Mill Street, Armthorpe	791 yd
Jade House	49 Beech Road, Armthorpe	978 yd
Shang Hai	21A Church Street, Armthorpe	1,008 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	Unit 1, Site Of Former Acorn		303 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wicket Hern Road Recreation Ground WALBANK ROAD	grass pitches	626 yd
Briar Road Playing Field Bevre Road	grass pitches	874 yd
Armthorpe Albion Football Club (Closed) Briar Road	grass pitches	876 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	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%

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	65.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	109.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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