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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 moderate crime levels, with around 126 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
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
67.5(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.75(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.88(+87%)
Public order
11.38(+27%)
Other crime
6.75(+101%)
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 174 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Mexborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £395,000.

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
Detached30£200,000
Flats4£84,000
Semi-Detached63£159,000
Terraced77£87,000

10 years median price trend in Mexborough

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

All postcodes in Mexborough

S640JF

Doncaster Road

S640NU

Falcon Close

S640QP

Plumpton Avenue

S640AB

Adwick Road

S649JY

Eden Terrace

S649NG

Main Street

S649NP

York Street

S640AD

Cobden Avenue

S640AQ

Washington Street

S649HD

Wath Road

S649PN

Cemetery Road

S649SE

Maple Road

S640BE

Sedgefield Way

S640QS

Taunton Gardens

S649AS

High Street

S649NF

Belmont Street

S640DH

Addison Road

S640FJ

Avocet Close

S640PF

Hawes Close

S640QQ

Wincanton Close

S640QX

Mexborough

S649AE

Alagu Close

S649BA

Waddington Terrace

S649NQ

Britain Street

S649QA

Market Street

S640HL

Doncaster Road

S640NG

Pastures Road

S640PS

Thirlmere Court

S649HU

Cliff Street

S640BN

Wetherby Drive

S640EG

Harlington Road

S649BL

Queens Terrace

S649BW

Argyle Street

S649EE

Wath Road

S649HF

Laburnum Road

S649NY

Blenheim Crescent

S649RN

Cambridge Street

S640BX

Comelybank Drive

S649QD

Bank Street

S649RU

Laburnum Road

S649SP

Roman Gardens

S640HB

Canal Wharfe

S640JZ

Herbert Street

S640QA

Hirst Gate

S640JL

New Oxford Road

Data Sources

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