Bennetthorpe is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN2 6AD 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 Bennetthorpe, Doncaster, DN2 6AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 5EY, DN4 5EZ, DN4 5HB, DN4 5HD, DN4 5HA, DN2 6AJ, DN2 6AB, DN2 6BZ, DN4 5HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN2 6AD is primarily male, with 53.1% 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% | 46.9% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 53.1% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 37.7% | 39.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 38.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 46.1% | 40.4% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 40.1% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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 | 20.9% | 13.2% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 24.6% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 28.1% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.2% | 82.2% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 85.8% | 79.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 14.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 79.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bennetthorpe was 143.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bennetthorpe has the 29th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 295th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 200.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 48 Bennetthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-12-12 | £76,989 |
| 84 Bennetthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-07 | £246,478 |
| Flat 1 48 Bennetthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2024-03-27 | £98,271 |
| 74 Bennetthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-10-17 | £208,762 |
| 72 Bennetthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2021-10-15 | £205,165 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | 2out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES | - not rated | 978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | 1out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Primary Academy Sidney Road , Intake DN2 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 875 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 915 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 706 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KH Catering | Doncaster Town Fields Sports Club, Bennetthorpe | 238 yd | |
| Georgios Vivo Ltd | 11-13 Bennetthorpe, Doncaster | 272 yd | |
| Doncaster Town Fields Sports Club | Bennetthorpe, Doncaster | 272 yd | |
| Silver Link Centre | 13A Bennetthorpe, Doncaster | 340 yd | |
| Lotus Catering | 223 Carr House Road, Belle Vue | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Comrades Club | Elmfield Lodge, 2 Bennetthorpe | 7 yd | |
| Doncaster Contract Bridge | 35 Bennetthorpe, Doncaster | 272 yd | |
| Doncaster Conservative Club | 22 South Parade, Doncaster | 633 yd | |
| The Salutation | 14 South Parade, Doncaster | 702 yd | |
| Hallcross | 33-34 Hall Gate, Doncaster | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Wok | 201 Carr House Road, Belle Vue | 225 yd | |
| Gurkha Lounge | 199 Carr House Road, Belle Vue | 225 yd | |
| Hyde Park Sandwich shop | 167 Carr House Road, Belle Vue | 225 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, 232 Carr House Road | 426 yd | |
| Bo & Bo | 10 Whitburn Road, Hyde Park | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Princes Street, Doncaster | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Squash & Fitness Club TOWNFIELDS TOWNFIELDS BENNETTHORPE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 170 yd |
| Elmfield Park CARR HOUSE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 344 yd |
| Doncaster Hockey Club TOWN FIELD TOWN FIELD THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Town Fields Recreation Ground TOWN MOOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Hall Cross Academy Upper Site THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| Doncaster Town Moor Golf Club BAWTRY ROAD | golf | 867 yd |
| Lakeside Primary School SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Belle Vue Ground (Doncaster Rovers Fc) (Closed) Bawtry Road | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Ymca (Doncaster) WOOD STREET | 981 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 | 190.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.