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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

S640HS

Clayfield View

S649RH

Chestnut Grove

S649PN

Cemetery Road

S649BL

Queens Terrace

S649PE

Park Road

S640LU

Doncaster Road

S640QQ

Wincanton Close

S649NE

South View

S649JY

Eden Terrace

S649BH

Kelvin Street

S640DD

Genoa Street

S640JU

Crossgate

S649NF

Belmont Street

S649LL

Bank Street

S640BH

Fontwell Drive

S649PG

Park Avenue

S640DF

Harlington Road

S649PB

Hills Close

S640LS

Pitt Street

S640HA

Church Street

S640HQ

Pastures Mews

S640AJ

Adwick Road

S649RL

Oxford Street

S640QR

Harlington Road

S649EG

Oak Close

S649RZ

Ash Crescent

S640AB

Adwick Road

S640FE

Kingfisher Drive

S640ED

Windhill Terrace

S640JX

Church Mews

S649AZ

Dolcliffe Road

S640FA

Scholeys Wharf

S649NH

Schofield Street

S649QZ

Wath Road

S649BJ

Pym Road

S640JL

New Oxford Road

S649BP

Pym Road

S640AR

Adwick Road

S640DX

Chaucer Road

S640EH

Bronte Grove

S640AU

Ruskin Avenue

S640PL

Mallory Drive

S649BX

Victoria Road

S649QD

Bank Street

S640FG

Cygnet Drive

Data Sources

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