Postcode report
Is DN2 6BW a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DN2 6BW: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN2 6BW is a postcode in Town, 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 6BW, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN2 6BW 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 6BW is based on Doncaster 019 Census 2021. It covers 10,035 residents, 2,632 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 43% privately rented, 6% 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 5/10.
For property prices near DN2 6BW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DN2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £250k from 47 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DN2 6BW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 6BW 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 6BW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 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 6BW
Is DN2 6BW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 39% 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 6BW?
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 6BW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DN2 6BW?
LocaleIQ matched DN2 6BW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN2 6BW?
The latest median sold price is £250k based on 47 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DN2 6BW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.