Welcome to Askern

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Introduction

Askern () is a town and civil parish within the City of Doncaster, in South Yorkshire, England. It is on the A19 road between Doncaster and Selby. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it became a spa town in the late 19th century, but this stopped once coal mines opened in the town. The last mine closed in the 1990s. It had a population of 5,570 at the 2011 Census.Askern is also well known in South Yorkshire for its Askern Greyhound Stadium.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	347 hectares
Population	5,959 (2021)
Density	1,717 people/km2
Mean age	37.9
Ward	Norton & Askern
District	Doncaster
Postcodes	DN6
ONS ID	E04000059

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Council

Contact details for Askern Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Askern Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Askern Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Askern Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Askern Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Askern Parish.

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