Postcode report
DN2 5AZ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DN2 5AZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN2 5AZ is a postcode in Wheatley Hills & Intake, Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DN2 5AZ, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN2 5AZ are housing and property market signals, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DN2 5AZ is based on Doncaster 015 Census 2021. It covers 10,211 residents, 1,910 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 23% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near DN2 5AZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DN2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £250k from 82 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DN2 5AZ can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DN2 5AZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DN2 5AZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DN2 5AZ
Is DN2 5AZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 48% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DN2 5AZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DN2 5AZ?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DN2 5AZ?
LocaleIQ matched DN2 5AZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN2 5AZ?
The latest median sold price is £250k based on 82 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DN2 5AZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.