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Mexborough

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Doncaster / Mexborough

About

Mexborough ward is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The area is situated along the River Don and includes the town of Mexborough, along with smaller settlements like Denaby and Old Denaby. It has a mix of residential, industrial, and green spaces, with historical ties to coal mining and steel production. The ward is connected by major roads like the A6023 and has rail links via Mexborough railway station.

The area features a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and leisure facilities such as Mexborough Leisure Centre. Parks like Mexborough Athletic Ground provide outdoor spaces for recreation. The ward has seen regeneration efforts in recent years, focusing on housing and infrastructure. Its proximity to Doncaster city centre and the M18 motorway makes it a practical location for commuters.

Area overview

On average Mexborough has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 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 of residents in Mexborough is £29,910 per year. There are 6 schools in Mexborough: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Mexborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£200,000
Flats2£84,000
Semi-Detached58£159,500
Terraced70£91,500

10 years price trend in Mexborough

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.