Towcester Way, Mexborough, S64 0QN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S64 0QN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	51.1%	48.3%	-2.8%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	48.9%	51.7%	2.8%	49.0%	2.7%

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 vicinity of S64 0QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.9%	15.4%	-1.5%	37.9%	-22.5%
Married: Opposite sex	64.7%	64.3%	-0.4%	44.2%	20.1%
Separated	2.4%	0.5%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	7.2%	8.6%	1.4%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	8.8%	11.3%	2.5%	6.1%	5.2%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) 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	25.4%	32.8%	7.4%	48.4%	-15.6%
Good health	39%	36.5%	-2.5%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	21%	17%	-4.0%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	9.9%	11.6%	1.7%	4.0%	7.6%
Very bad health	4.8%	2.1%	-2.7%	1.2%	0.9%

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 S64 0QN this area, 35.3% 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 14.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.5%	35.3%	0.8%	18.2%	17.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	10.4%	-3.7%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	14.9%	-2.8%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	10.9%	5.3%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	10%	0.8%	16.9%	-6.9%
Degree or Similar	12.9%	14.9%	2.0%	33.8%	-18.9%
Other	6%	3.6%	-2.4%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 100% 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	99.6%	100%	0.4%	83.2%	16.8%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	100%	0.7%	83.2%	16.8%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.7%	76.7%	4.0%
No passport held	19.3%	13.5%	5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	66.5%	46.2%	20.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Towcester Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towcester Way was 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Mexborough average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Towcester Way has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Mexborough and the 483rd lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.7%.

🔎 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 0QN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 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 Towcester Way are based on 16 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 Towcester Way, Mexborough, S64 0QN

Estimated Average Property Prices for S64 0QN

Average Price
£205,138

Semi-Detached
£198,877

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£209,312

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Towcester Way

Average Price
£214,707

Semi-Detached
£203,499

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£219,801

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Towcester WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Towcester Way, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2023-10-18	£191,024
7 Towcester Way, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2022-03-18	£185,091
22 Towcester Way, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2022-02-18	£164,978
4 Towcester Way, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2013-10-18	£279,891
16 Towcester Way, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£134,000	2008-07-07	£198,373

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S64 0QN

Employment

S64 0QN 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 S64 0QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	128
Full-Time Employee	39
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	10
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Sedgefield Way , S64 0BE	3out of 4	454 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windhill Primary School Hollingworth Close , S64 0PQ	3out of 4	555 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Montagu Academy Park Road , S64 9PH	2out of 4	962 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Pastures Primary School Pitt Street , S64 0LT	- not rated	1,117 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highwoods Academy Highwoods Road , S64 9ES	2out of 4	1,822 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Laurel Academy Maple Road , S64 9SD	1out of 4	1,311 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
De Warenne Academy Gardens Lane , Conisbrough DN12 3JY	2out of 4	3,667 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Dearne Academy Goldthorpe Road , Goldthorpe S63 9EW	2out of 4	3,721 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW	3out of 4	3,937 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Wath Wood Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7PQ	3out of 4	4,607 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	2,730 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG	4out of 4	3,157 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pennine View School Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LR	1out of 4	3,846 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
Mexborough Montague Hospital	Doncaster And Bassetlaw Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust, Adwick Road	684 yd
Miltiz	73 Adwick Road, Mexborough	724 yd
The Cookie Smith	51 Adwick Road, Mexborough	813 yd
Old College Coffee Shop & Dining	Mexborough Business Centre, College Road	1,037 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dog Daisy	Derwent Road, Mexborough	348 yd
Star Inn	Harlington Road, Mexborough	630 yd
The Sportsman Inn	Adwick Road, Mexborough	1,080 yd
New Masons Arms	Doncaster Road, Mexborough	1,090 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza King	121 Hirst Gate, Mexborough	386 yd
Angie's Plaice	47 Harlington Road, Mexborough	630 yd
Pizza Max	115 Adwick Road, Mexborough	834 yd
Pym Road Chippy	28 Pym Road, Mexborough	1,025 yd
Punjab Balti House	27 Doncaster Road, Mexborough	1,090 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	28 Adwick Road, Mexborough		1,021 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School Sedgefield Way	grass pitches	536 yd
Doncaster Road Recreation Ground PITT STREET	grass pitches	883 yd
Montagu Primary School PARK ROAD	grass pitches	1,053 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of S64 0QN