Haxey is a small town and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 4,584 as of the 2011 census. It is historically significant as the former capital of the Isle of Axholme.
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Haxey is a town and civil parish on the Isle of Axholme in the North Lincolnshire unitary authority of Lincolnshire, England. It is directly south of Epworth, south‑west of Scunthorpe, north‑west of Gainsborough, east of Doncaster and north‑north‑west of Lincoln. The town had a population of 4,584 at the 2011 census. Historically, Haxey was regarded as the capital of the Isle of Axholme. As a small community, it offers a quiet, rural character with close proximity to larger towns such as Doncaster and Scunthorpe. The location within the North Lincolnshire unitary authority places it within a largely agricultural and semi‑urban landscape. Residents benefit from the town’s historic identity and its position within a network of nearby settlements. The postal district DN 9 provides a clear postal context for the locality. The town’s modest size suggests a close‑knit community atmosphere.