page_title: Armthorpe
section_title: Present day
hierarchical_section_title: Armthorpe / Present day
caption_attribution_description: English: Ikea distribution warehouse
context_page_description: Armthorpe is a village and civil parish which forms the eastern edge of the Doncaster urban sprawl within the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. Historically within the West Riding of Yorkshire, it has a population of 12,630, increasing to 14,457 at the 2011 Census.
context_section_description: Today, on average, Armthorpe remains one of the more affluent areas of Doncaster.
  Like all urban populated areas, Armthorpe does contain areas which suffer from low esteem. These areas are mainly located in the former pit stock housing with more affluent households being located in the cul-de-sac and bungalow housing stock that dominates the Ward. Armthorpe has a thriving local community with an abundance of shops and amenities.
  New industries and jobs have moved into the area and are centred on the distribution centres that are located next to the M18 Motorway operated by Global distribution players such as IKEA and Fellowes.
  There are plans to construct even more private housing estates in Armthorpe and leisure and water parks, with the planned site next to the M18 Motorway will be ideally located for leisure travellers from further afield. Armthorpe is also located around 4 miles (6.4 km) from Doncaster Sheffield Airport offering fast access to European business and holiday destinations.
  The flat farming land and Motorway access has also attracted greenfield industrial and distribution sites for companies such as IKEA and Next (clothing). New technology centres also exist for companies such as Toyota. Armthorpe is surrounded by many tracks through wooded areas such as Shaw Wood, Crowther Wood and Sandall Beat, perfect for exploring local wildlife.  The village is on the Central Route of the South Yorkshire Way long distance walking path.
caption: IKEA warehouse
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