Cadeby, Hickleton & Hampole
Doncaster 020 · 4 sub-areas · 5,983 residents
Doncaster 020 is a quietly settled corner of Doncaster, home to around 5,983 people and skewed noticeably older than the city average. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £627 a month — well below the UK median and one of the more affordable pockets in Yorkshire. Nearly three-quarters of residents own their homes, giving the area a stable, rooted feel that sets it apart from Doncaster's more transient neighbourhoods.
Cadeby, Hickleton & Hampole is a mid-density neighbourhood of Doncaster in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Cadeby, Hickleton & Hampole?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £684 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Cadeby, Hickleton & Hampole in Doncaster
Living in Cadeby, Hickleton & Hampole
This part of Doncaster reads more like a mature suburb than a city neighbourhood. The population is firmly middle-aged and older — over a quarter of residents are 50–64 and nearly 30% are 65 or above, which shapes everything from the pace of life to what's on the high street. It's calm, owner-occupied, and largely self-contained.
Rent is low by any measure. A two-bedroom home runs around £627 a month — roughly half the UK national median for that size — and even a three-bedroom property averages only £745. That affordability also shows up in the buying market: the median sale price here sits at around £242,000, and a typical deposit is achievable in under four years on a local salary. For anyone priced out of Leeds or Sheffield, this part of Doncaster offers real value.
The area is overwhelmingly owner-occupied — 75% of households own their home, with private and social renting split roughly equally at around 12% each. That tenure mix means there's less churn than in city-centre postcodes, and the community tends to be more established. Just over a quarter of residents hold a degree-level qualification, broadly in line with national norms.
Greenspace is genuinely accessible here: the nearest open space is under 500 metres away on average, and around half of residents can reach a walkable green area easily. Most people drive — nearly two-thirds get to work by car — so a car is useful, though broadband is excellent: full gigabit coverage across the area with no connections below the universal service obligation threshold. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within this neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Doncaster 020 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's a calm, owner-occupied neighbourhood with low rents and good broadband, but it skews older and has limited public transport. If you want a quiet, affordable base and don't mind driving, it works well. If you're after a younger, livelier scene, other parts of Doncaster will suit you better.
- What is the rent in Doncaster 020?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £486 a month, a two-bedroom about £627, and a three-bedroom roughly £745. These are estimates based on city-level data scaled to local sale prices. Rents rose around 5.7% in the past year, though absolute levels remain well below the national median.
- Is Doncaster 020 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 99 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK average of roughly 80. The area's settled, older population and high owner-occupancy rate tend to keep antisocial behaviour low, but the headline rate is worth noting. Checking specific streets before moving is sensible.
- What's the commute from Doncaster 020 to Doncaster city centre?
- Most residents drive — 64% commute by car — and the area is well-connected by road. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.8 km away. Public transport use is low at around 2.6% of residents, so if you rely on buses or trains for daily commuting, check routes carefully before moving here.
- Who lives in Doncaster 020?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over half the population is aged 50 or above, and 75% own their home. It's one of the least transient parts of Doncaster — low renter turnover, a high UK-born share, and a community that tends to stay put for years rather than months.
- What schools are near Doncaster 020?
- There are six schools within typical catchment distance, but only around half are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is just over 6.5 km away. Families with young children should research individual schools carefully before choosing this area.
- How affordable is buying a home in Doncaster 020?
- Relatively affordable by national standards. The median sale price is around £242,000, and a typical deposit is within reach in under four years on a local salary. That compares favourably to most of Yorkshire and most of England, making this area worth considering for first-time buyers priced out of larger cities.