Hirst Gate, Mexborough, S64 0LW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S64 0LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.7%	50.7%	4.0%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	53.3%	49.3%	-4.0%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around S64 0LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38%	54.7%	16.7%	37.9%	16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	40.8%	31.5%	-9.3%	44.2%	-12.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	3.8%	2%	-1.8%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	12.5%	6.9%	-5.6%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	4.9%	3.9%	-1.0%	6.1%	-2.2%

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	41.4%	45%	3.6%	48.4%	-3.4%
Good health	36.1%	27.7%	-8.4%	33.6%	-5.9%
Fair health	16.3%	20.9%	4.6%	12.7%	8.2%
Bad health	4%	5.4%	1.4%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

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 14.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.9%	25.6%	-10.3%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.7%	12.8%	-8.9%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	21.2%	7.1%	13.4%	7.8%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.4%	2.6%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	19.2%	10.5%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	12.5%	14.8%	2.3%	33.8%	-19.0%
Other	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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)
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	98.7%	98.6%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	96.5%	97.8%	1.3%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	2.2%	1.8%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	97.8%	1.3%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.8%	76.7%	-4.9%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	26%	13.5%	12.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.1%	37.2%	18.9%
Christian	40.3%	46.2%	-5.9%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Hirst Gate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hirst Gate was 248.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% higher than the Mexborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hirst Gate has the 11th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Mexborough and the 125th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 171.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,800

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in S64 0LW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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) - 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) - 6/10 (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 Hirst Gate are based on 112 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 Hirst Gate, Mexborough, S64 0LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for S64 0LW

Average Price
£111,508

Semi-Detached
£117,028

Terraced
£104,274

Detached
£192,448

Flats/Maisonettes
£57,768

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hirst Gate

Average Price
£110,299

Semi-Detached
£108,763

Terraced
£106,779

Detached
£196,935

Flats/Maisonettes
£113,771

Other
£37,755

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hirst GateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Hirst Gate, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£58,000	2024-07-26	£59,101
7 Hirst Gate, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£60,000	2023-05-30	£69,968
49 Hirst Gate, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£84,000	2023-02-13	£94,073
5 Hirst Gate, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£72,500	2022-09-15	£79,895
85 Hirst Gate, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,000	2022-07-15	£137,891

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S64 0LW

Employment

S64 0LW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Retired	26
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	16
Other	10
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	19
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Transport and storage	9
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Pastures Primary School Pitt Street , S64 0LT	- not rated	126 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Pastures Primary School Pitt Street , S64 0LT	3out of 4	126 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mexborough Doncaster Road Junior School Doncaster Road , S64 0LU	- not rated	236 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Windhill Primary School Hollingworth Close , S64 0PQ	3out of 4	906 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Sedgefield Way , S64 0BE	3out of 4	928 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mexborough School Maple Road , S64 9SD	- not rated	1,643 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mexborough Academy Maple Road , S64 9SD	- not rated	1,643 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Laurel Academy Maple Road , S64 9SD	3out of 4	1,855 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
De Warenne Academy Gardens Lane , Conisbrough DN12 3JY	3out of 4	2,894 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northcliffe School Gardens Lane , Conisbrough DN12 3JY	- not rated	3,072 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dearne Valley College Manvers Park , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7EW	- not rated	3,035 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fullerton House School Off Tickhill Square , Denaby DN12 4AR	- not rated	1,943 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Redbarn Rowan Pupil Referral Unit 36 Station Street , Swinton S64 8PP	- not rated	2,640 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Athelstane School Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LR	- not rated	2,741 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pennine View School Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LR	- not rated	2,919 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pennine View School Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LR	3out of 4	2,919 yd	Academy special sponsor led	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
Greenfords Deli	104 Doncaster Road, Mexborough	175 yd
Church Hall	Church Street, Mexborough	445 yd
Mexborough Life Church	New Oxford Road, Mexborough	605 yd
The Cookie Smith	51 Adwick Road, Mexborough	677 yd
Old College Coffee Shop & Dining	Mexborough Business Centre, College Road	753 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
George And Dragon	Church Street, Mexborough	271 yd
New Masons Arms	Doncaster Road, Mexborough	288 yd
Star Inn	Harlington Road, Mexborough	472 yd
The Sportsman Inn	Adwick Road, Mexborough	515 yd
Dog Daisy	Derwent Road, Mexborough	594 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Donnie Road Fish Bar	88 Doncaster Road, Mexborough	152 yd
Punjab Balti House	27 Doncaster Road, Mexborough	288 yd
Angie's Plaice	47 Harlington Road, Mexborough	472 yd
Pizza King	121 Hirst Gate, Mexborough	618 yd
Lucky Garden	52 Bank Street, Mexborough	757 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	28 Adwick Road, Mexborough		490 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Doncaster Road Recreation Ground PITT STREET	grass pitches	273 yd
Mexborough Miners Welfare & Athletics Club New Oxford Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	662 yd
St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School Sedgefield Way	grass pitches	922 yd
Dolcliffe Hall DOLCLIFFE HALL DOLCLIFFE HALL WEST VIEW ROAD		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	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	56.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	89.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of S64 0LW