Main Avenue is in Edlington, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN12 1AL is located in the Edlington & Warmsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Don Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN12 1DE, DN12 1AW, DN12 1AJ, DN12 1BS, DN12 1BU, DN12 1AH, DN12 1AQ, DN12 1AA, DN12 1BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN12 1AL is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 53.5% | 44.8% | -8.7% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 55.2% | 8.7% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 | 40.7% | 40% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 26.5% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 20.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 11.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 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 | 40.9% | 35.7% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 39.1% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 16.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 DN12 1AL this area, 42.9% 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 11.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.9% | 42.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 24.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 18.2% | 7.2% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 12.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -22.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 94% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
In this area, 87% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 87% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 10.7% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 87.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Avenue was 463.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 261.6% higher than the Edlington & Warmsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Edlington & Warmsworth and the 37th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 158.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Main Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-02-09 | £91,572 |
| Flat 4 Main Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2023-06-22 | £83,064 |
| 6 Main Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-08-12 | £99,975 |
| 2 Main Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2022-05-04 | £32,320 |
| 6 Main Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-11-06 | £114,613 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edlington Victoria Academy Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington Bungalow Road , Edlington DN12 1DL | 2out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top Academy Edlington Lane , Edlington DN12 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Primary School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mallard Primary School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | 2out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Wharton Academy Tait Avenue , Edlington DN12 1HH | 1out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Warenne Academy Gardens Lane , Conisbrough DN12 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 4,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| More Than Ed Independent Special School Cherry Tree Court , Woodfield Park DN4 8QN | - not rated | 3,463 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 3,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine View School Old Road , Conisbrough DN12 3LR | 1out of 4 | 4,185 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullerton House School Off Tickhill Square , Denaby DN12 4AR | - not rated | 4,292 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Cafe | 8 The Crescent, Edlington | 53 yd | |
| Nur Restaurant Doncaster Ltd | Unit 1, Edlington Lane | 94 yd | |
| Legacy Centre | Edlington Education And Youth Centre, Edlington Lane | 94 yd | |
| Edlington Community Organisation | Yorkshire Main Community Centre, Edlington Lane | 141 yd | |
| O'Grill Bar & Chinese Restaurant | 198 Edlington Lane, Edlington | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edlington Ex-Services Social Club | Edlington Lane, Edlington | 141 yd | |
| Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club | Yorkshire Main Officials Club, Edlington Lane | 415 yd | |
| The New Yorkshire Main Off Club | Yorkshire Main Officials Club, Edlington Lane | 415 yd | |
| The Tumbler | 68 Broomhouse Lane, Edlington | 662 yd | |
| Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club | Yorkshire Main Miners Welfare Club, Edlington Lane | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Delight | 14 Main Avenue, Edlington | 9 yd | |
| The Sarnie Shop | 11 The Crescent, Edlington | 38 yd | |
| Edlington Grill | 1 Oakland Terrace, Edlington Lane | 126 yd | |
| Petes Plaice | 50 Kings Crescent, Edlington | 180 yd | |
| Fish Bits Express | 11-11A Central Terrace, Edlington Lane | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Asda, Bungalow Road | 388 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edlington Recreation Ground INFORMAL LAND INFORMAL LAND CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Broomhouse Lane Recreation Ground (Closed) Broomhouse Lane | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Yorkshire Main Miners Welfare EDLINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Hill Top Primary School EDLINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.