Kennington Grove is in Edlington, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN12 1SX is located in the Edlington & Warmsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Don Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kennington Grove, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN12 1SD, DN12 1SH, DN12 1SP, DN12 1SQ, DN12 1SE, DN12 1SG, DN12 1SA, DN12 1SF, DN12 1ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN12 1SX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.2% | 49.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 DN12 1SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 43.5% | 44% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 41.8% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 51.1% | 56.8% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 28.2% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 12.3% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 20.8% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 10.9% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.7% | 16.4% | -10.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 24% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 22.4% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 94.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 92.3% | 86.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 86.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.6% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennington Grove was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% lower than the Edlington & Warmsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kennington Grove has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Edlington & Warmsworth and the 392nd highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kennington Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-07 | £139,607 |
| 18 Kennington Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2024-10-11 | £154,143 |
| 5 Kennington Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2024-09-04 | £133,512 |
| 18 Kennington Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2024-03-28 | £150,333 |
| 18 Kennington Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2024-01-08 | £112,961 |
DN12 1SX 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edlington Victoria Academy Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington Bungalow Road , Edlington DN12 1DL | 2out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Primary School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | 4out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top Academy Edlington Lane , Edlington DN12 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mallard Primary School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | 2out of 4 | 1,676 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 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Warenne Academy Gardens Lane , Conisbrough DN12 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 5,250 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 5,405 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,220 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 | 2,751 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 4,154 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsic Hall School Wadworth , DN11 9AG | - not rated | 4,308 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group UK @ Wavin | Wavin, Edlington Lane | 351 yd | |
| Valentinos | Polypipe Plc, Broomhouse Lane | 361 yd | |
| O'Grill Bar & Chinese Restaurant | 198 Edlington Lane, Edlington | 372 yd | |
| Nur Restaurant Doncaster Ltd | Unit 1, Edlington Lane | 636 yd | |
| Legacy Centre | Edlington Education And Youth Centre, Edlington Lane | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club | Yorkshire Main Miners Welfare Club, Edlington Lane | 317 yd | |
| Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club | Yorkshire Main Officials Club, Edlington Lane | 327 yd | |
| The New Yorkshire Main Off Club | Yorkshire Main Officials Club, Edlington Lane | 327 yd | |
| Edlington Ex-Services Social Club | Edlington Lane, Edlington | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petes Plaice | 50 Kings Crescent, Edlington | 629 yd | |
| The Sarnie Shop | 11 The Crescent, Edlington | 682 yd | |
| Hong Kong Delight | 14 Main Avenue, Edlington | 718 yd | |
| Edlington Grill | 1 Oakland Terrace, Edlington Lane | 772 yd | |
| Fish Bits Express | 11-11A Central Terrace, Edlington Lane | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Asda, Bungalow Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Main Miners Welfare EDLINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Broomhouse Lane Recreation Ground (Closed) Broomhouse Lane | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Edlington Recreation Ground INFORMAL LAND INFORMAL LAND CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.