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About

Mexborough ward encompasses the town centre and surrounding residential districts of this former industrial settlement. The area is defined by its proximity to the River Don, which loops around the community. Housing is primarily a mix of Victorian terraces and postwar developments, with local commerce concentrated along Main Street and Adwick Road. The landscape is marked by the legacy of mining and steelworks, with some former industrial land now repurposed.

The area includes several green spaces, such as the sizable Mexborough Athletic Ground. A notable local feature is the steep, wooded escarpment of Mexborough Rock, which offers views over the town. Public transport connections are provided by the railway station on the Sheffield to Doncaster line. The ward's community facilities include the Library and the Montagu Hospital, serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Mexborough has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mexborough is £37,159 per year. There are 6 schools in Mexborough: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Mexborough is home to around 15,556 people, with a population density of about 2,268.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mexborough Population
15,556
Population density
2,268.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.48(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.18(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.33(+90%)
Public order
9.9(+12%)
Other crime
6.88(+106%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,458
92.95%
Other White
616
3.96%
African
76
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
64
0.41%
Other Asian
46
0.3%
Total population: 15,555

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,620
29.01%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,192
17.57%
Level 3 (A level)
2,010
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,975
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,591
12.75%
Total 16+ residents: 12,477

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,849
26.29%
Owns with a mortgage
1,790
25.45%
Social rents from council
1,553
22.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,337
19.01%
Other social rented
319
4.54%
Total households: 7,034

Property prices in Mexborough

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 in Mexborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mexborough 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 Mexborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced73£87,000
Flats3£80,000
Detached34£240,000
Semi-Detached49£170,000

10 years median price trend in Mexborough

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

All postcodes in Mexborough

S649NJ

Schofield Street

S649SN

Wildene Drive

S649JQ

College Court

S640DY

Hirst Gate

S649EH

Beech Crescent

S649PQ

Kirby Street

S640JS

Doncaster Road

S649EN

Hawthorne Crescent

S649QP

Whitelea Grove Trading Estate

S649ER

Highwoods Road

S649BU

Victoria Road

S640DE

Harlington Road

S649NS

Simpson Place

S649EX

Manvers Road

S640ND

Vicarage Close

S640QT

Perth Close

S649DB

Lorna Road

S649JP

College Road

S640EY

Priory Close

S649NP

York Street

S640HZ

James Street

S640JW

Doncaster Road

S640AX

Tennyson Avenue

S640DS

Morton Road

S649DG

High Street

S640PT

Windermere Close

S649NY

Blenheim Crescent

S649DH

Sycamore Court

S640ER

Church Street

S649EP

Highwoods Road

S640DP

Hirst Gate

S640BQ

Sedgefield Way

S640JB

Clayfield Court

S640LN

Crossgate

S640HX

Clayfield View

S640QN

Towcester Way

S649HB

Highwoods Crescent

S640DG

Byron Road

S640AA

Comelybank Drive

S649HZ

Cliff Street

S640HF

Church Street

S640AT

Grenfell Avenue

S649RF

Victoria Street

S640BL

Sandown Road

S640LP

Hirst Gate

S640QZ

Windsor Drive

S649LY

Raikes Street

S640HH

Church Street

S640QH

Aintree Drive

S640HL

Doncaster Road

S649SH

Maple Road

S640HE

Church Street

S640BW

Uttoxeter Avenue

S640LG

Hall Gate

S640EU

Ferry Boat Lane

S640BY

Adwick Road

S649JS

Browning Road

S649PW

Coronation Court

S649NL

West Road

S640LL

West Gate

S640NQ

Dove Road

S649ND

Main Street

S649NQ

Britain Street

S649AD

Main Street

S649EA

Main Street

S640QB

Rydal Way

S649EQ

Oak Road

S649NA

Dodsworth Street

S640QP

Plumpton Avenue

S649NX

Lower Dolcliffe Road

S649JX

Arnold Crescent

S640PW

Clayfield Avenue

S649EW

Sycamore Road

S640JP

Harlington Road

S649PH

Park Road

S649LU

Main Street

S640PU

Grasmere Close

S640PH

Ullswater Road

S640QW

Hamilton Close

S649BE

West View Road

S649RR

Maple Road

S640DL

Addison Road

S649BQ

Pym Road

S649EJ

Hawthorne Crescent

S649RT

Cedar Avenue

S640PY

Coniston Road

S649EB

Main Street

S640BP

Adwick Road

S640JF

Doncaster Road

S649EF

Oak Road

S640EZ

Melton Street

S649AF

High Street

S649AE

Alagu Close

S640QA

Hirst Gate

S640EP

Comelybank Drive

S640PR

Clayfield View

S640DJ

Addison Road

S649HA

Park View

S649QS

Frederick Street

S649DA

Pym Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.