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Armthorpe

About

Armthorpe ward lies on the northeastern edge of Doncaster's urban area. It is primarily a residential suburb with a mix of housing developments from different periods. The area is bordered by open farmland to the north and east, providing a distinct edge to the built environment. Its road network connects it directly to the M18 motorway, emphasising its role as a commuter settlement within the wider borough.

The community is served by local shops, schools, and several public houses. A notable local feature is the annual Armthorpe Carnival, a long-standing community event. The area includes the former site of the Yorkshire Main Colliery, with its heritage acknowledged in street names and local memory. Recreational spaces include the King George V playing fields and the Armthorpe Welfare sports complex.

Area overview

On average Armthorpe has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Armthorpe is £42,086 per year. There are 5 schools in Armthorpe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Armthorpe is home to around 14,162 people, with a population density of about 1,201.3 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Armthorpe Population

14,162

Population density

1,201.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30.79(-29%)

Anti-social behaviour

19.91(+45%)

Vehicle crime

10.59(+90%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.9(+5%)

Public order

6.57(-27%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

12,480

88.15%

Other White

988

6.98%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.66%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.49%

Pakistani

0.44%

Total population: 14,158

Economics

No qualifications

2,859

24.61%

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,332

20.07%

Level 3 (A level)

2,076

17.87%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,756

15.11%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,343

11.56%

Total 16+ residents: 11,618

Housing

Owns outright

2,179

35.07%

Owns with a mortgage

1,998

32.15%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,111

17.88%

Social rents from council

605

9.74%

Other social rented

158

2.54%

Total households: 6,214

Property prices in Armthorpe

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 in Armthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Armthorpe over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	53	£259,950	£175,000	£220,000	£290,000	£324,000
Flats	10	£94,500	£82,250	£88,063	£101,625	£148,250
Semi-Detached	94	£170,000	£131,625	£152,000	£192,500	£237,580
Terraced	24	£146,500	£111,200	£133,750	£167,500	£189,250

10 years median price trend in Armthorpe

All postcodes in Armthorpe

DN33HH

Cedar Road

DN32DT

Riley Court

DN33RB

Mason Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail