Burden Close is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN1 3RU is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burden Close, Doncaster, DN1 3RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN1 3RX, DN1 3RR, DN1 3RW, DN1 3QT, DN1 3QS, DN1 3SN, DN4 0JW, DN4 0JN, DN1 3SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN1 3RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 53.2% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 46.8% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.7% | 37.1% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 36.2% | 9.3% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 19.4% | 14.8% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 37.5% | 43.7% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 32.6% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 14.2% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 12.2% | 7.1% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around DN1 3RU this area, 39% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.9% | 39% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 20.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 13.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 15% | 12.8% | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 0.6% | -4.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.8% | 60.2% | -22.6% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 65.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 65.8% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 10.5% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 65.8% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 17.8% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 6.5% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.8% | 76.7% | -25.9% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| North Africa | 4% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 29.2% | 6.5% | 22.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burden Close was 199.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% higher than the Balby South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burden Close has the 28th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South and the 178th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Orgreave House Burden Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2001-03-30 | £78,750 |
| 6 Orgreave House Burden Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £13,200 | 2001-03-30 | £46,200 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirling Primary School Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | - not rated | 212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | - not rated | 212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary School Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 3,360 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 4,259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 4,390 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | - not rated | 5,203 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 2out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Further education | 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 | 726 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 972 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Eco Power Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Childrens Centre | Hyde Park, Doncaster | 218 yd | |
| Communi -Tea Cafe | Milton Court, Milton Walk | 354 yd | |
| Maxi Grill | 150-152 St Sepulchre Gate West, Doncaster | 491 yd | |
| ` | National Spiritualist Church, Catherine Street | 501 yd | |
| Coffee By The Station | 4 West Street, Doncaster | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Bridge Working Mens Club | 26 Roberts Road, Balby | 243 yd | |
| Doncaster Catholic Club | Catholic Club, Waterdale | 490 yd | |
| The Railway | West Street, Doncaster | 582 yd | |
| The Leopard Hotel | 2 West Street, Doncaster | 582 yd | |
| The Mayfair Doncaster Ltd | Unit 5, Sir Nigel Gresley Square | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat N Treat | Elite House, Kelham Street | 280 yd | |
| Homies | Elite House, Kelham Street | 280 yd | |
| Sisi Pizza | 42 St James Street, Balby Bridge | 297 yd | |
| Indian Cuisine | 151 St Sepulchre Gate West, Doncaster | 400 yd | |
| Nez Fried Chicken | 44 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 15 South Mall Frenchgate Centre, St Sepulchre Gate | 787 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 7-9 Baxter Gate, Doncaster | 1,037 yd | |
| Iceland | Princes Street, Doncaster | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Leisure Centre (Closed) Waterdale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 537 yd |
| Marathon Health Studio (Closed) College Road | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Hexthorpe Parish Church LAUGHTON ROAD | 761 yd | |
| Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| The Gym (Doncaster) ST. SEPULCHRE GATE | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Holian Health Studio 7A 7A WOOD STREET | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Ymca (Doncaster) WOOD STREET | 888 yd | |
| Doncaster Indoor Bowls Club URBAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 897 yd |
| Hexthorpe Methodist Church URBAN ROAD | 910 yd | |
| Oranges (Ladies Only) (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Scot Lane | health and fitness suite | 985 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.