Welcome to Askern
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
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.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
347 hectares |
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Population |
5,959 (2021) |
Density |
1,717 people/km2 |
Mean age |
37.9 |
Ward |
Norton & Askern |
District |
Doncaster |
Postcodes |
DN6 |
ONS ID |
E04000059 |
Council
Contact details for Askern Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Askern Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Askern Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Askern Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Askern Parish.
Local News
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Man in court after man seriously assaulted near to Doncaster beauty spot
Published: 7th Nov 2023
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Doncaster: Pedestrian, 83, dies weeks after being hit by car
Published: 29th Feb 2024
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Tributes paid to Edward 'Eddie' Walker, who died in Doncaster crash | ITV News Calendar
Published: 5th Mar 2024