College Road is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN1 3BF is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 2014-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Road, Doncaster, DN1 3BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN1 2BZ, DN1 2DF, DN1 2BU, DN1 2DA, DN1 2AH, DN1 2AF, DN1 2AJ, DN1 2AA, DN1 2AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN1 3BF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43% | 47.7% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 57% | 52.3% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DN1 3BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.6% | 53.6% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 28.5% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 50.9% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 32.5% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 27.7% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 3.9% | -14.6% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 31.1% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 7.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 6.2% | 0.9% | -5.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 78.7% | 75.2% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 48.9% | -28.0% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 40.4% | 28.7% | 6.1% | 34.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 6.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 48.9% | -26.9% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 20.4% | 14.2% | 2.9% | 17.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 14.5% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 12.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 9.4% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.1% | 76.7% | -34.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 20.4% | 0.9% | 19.5% |
| Other EU countries | 13.6% | 1.5% | 12.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 1465.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 553.5% higher than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
College Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 6th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 629.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 334.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 College Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2023-05-11 | £165,621 |
| 106 College Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-10-13 | £164,352 |
| 112 College Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2022-02-25 | £165,504 |
| 100 College Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-09-30 | £164,561 |
| 106 College Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-10-31 | £184,583 |
DN1 3BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | 1out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | 2out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 164 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired Day Care Services | Inspired House, Chequer Road | 131 yd | |
| The Upper Crust | 12 Chequer Road, Hyde Park | 131 yd | |
| Cast | Waterdale, Doncaster | 209 yd | |
| Vibe Cafe | Civic Offices, Waterdale | 209 yd | |
| Vault 14 | 32-34 Kingsgate, Doncaster | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayfair Doncaster Ltd | Unit 5, Sir Nigel Gresley Square | 234 yd | |
| The Salutation | 14 South Parade, Doncaster | 245 yd | |
| Bentleys | 44 Hall Gate, Doncaster | 293 yd | |
| The Club | First And Second Floors, 40-41 Hall Gate | 293 yd | |
| Doncaster Conservative Club | 22 South Parade, Doncaster | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo & Bo | 10 Whitburn Road, Hyde Park | 253 yd | |
| J L Balkanik Food Ltd | 41B Hall Gate, Doncaster | 293 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2 Kingsway House, Hall Gate | 311 yd | |
| Nosh | 43 Princes Street, Doncaster | 336 yd | |
| Tortilla Hut | 19-21 Hall Gate, Doncaster | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Princes Street, Doncaster | 336 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 15 South Mall Frenchgate Centre, St Sepulchre Gate | 701 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 7-9 Baxter Gate, Doncaster | 731 yd | |
| Aldi | Athron Street, Wheatley | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Doncaster) WOOD STREET | 278 yd | |
| St James Leisure Centre (Closed) Waterdale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 304 yd |
| Holian Health Studio 7A 7A WOOD STREET | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Marathon Health Studio (Closed) College Road | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Hall Cross Academy Upper Site THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| Scorpion Taekwondo Centre 24-26 24-26 SCOT LANE | 538 yd | |
| Oranges (Ladies Only) (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Scot Lane | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Elmfield Park CARR HOUSE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 583 yd |
| Doncaster Hockey Club TOWN FIELD TOWN FIELD THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 600 yd |
| The Gym (Doncaster) ST. SEPULCHRE GATE | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 87.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.