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About

The Intake area of Doncaster lies directly south of the town centre, forming a primarily residential suburb. Its housing stock is a mix of inter-war semis, post-war terraces, and more modern developments, offering a settled, community-focused environment. The area is well-connected by several main roads, including Leger Way and Sandringham Road, providing straightforward access to the central retail and business districts. Local amenities are centred around shopping parades serving everyday needs.

A significant local feature is the expansive Intake Meadows, a large area of open grassland and playing fields that provides substantial green space for recreation. The Doncaster Royal Infirmary, a major district hospital, is situated on the western edge of the area. Intake is also served by its own railway station on the Sheffield to Doncaster line, offering direct commuter links. The overall character is one of a practical, established urban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Intake has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Intake is £41,790 per year. There are 6 schools in Intake: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Intake is home to around 9,147 people, with a population density of about 3,311.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Intake Population
9,147
Population density
3,311.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.79(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.4(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.37(+34%)
Vehicle crime
11.26(+102%)
Public order
9.29(+4%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,649
72.69%
Other White
994
10.87%
Other Asian
501
5.48%
Other
308
3.37%
Pakistani
175
1.91%
Total population: 9,147

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,007
27.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,429
19.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,101
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,058
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
955
13.17%
Total 16+ residents: 7,249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,064
28.29%
Social rents from council
993
26.4%
Owns outright
973
25.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
514
13.67%
Other forms of private rent
103
2.74%
Total households: 3,761

Property prices in Intake

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Intake area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Intake in the 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 Intake over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£245,000
Semi-Detached48£160,000
Terraced11£134,000

10 years median price trend in Intake

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Intake.

All postcodes in Intake

DN26HQ

Town Moor Avenue

Data Sources

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