Fernhall Close, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, DN3 1QX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN3 1QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	51.5%	0.1%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	48.6%	48.5%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DN3 1QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.3%	23.9%	8.6%	37.9%	-14.0%
Married: Opposite sex	64.8%	55.9%	-8.9%	44.2%	11.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	3.2%	2.3%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	8.3%	6.1%	-2.2%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	8.3%	11.3%	3.0%	6.1%	5.2%

Health

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	32.9%	35.2%	2.3%	48.4%	-13.2%
Good health	43.2%	42.4%	-0.8%	33.6%	8.8%
Fair health	17.7%	19.5%	1.8%	12.7%	6.8%
Bad health	6.2%	2.5%	-3.7%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.6%	17.3%	-6.3%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	11.7%	-3.1%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	13.6%	0.2%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	8.3%	10.7%	2.4%	5.3%	5.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	15.4%	2.9%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	24.5%	28%	3.5%	33.8%	-5.8%
Other	2.8%	3.3%	0.5%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.2%	99.2%	0.0%	81.4%	17.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99.2%	95.8%	-3.4%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.6%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	95.8%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
2-5 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.9%	76.7%	7.2%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	14%	13.5%	0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.1%	37.2%	-5.1%
Christian	65%	46.2%	18.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.5%	6.0%	-3.5%

Safety

Is Fernhall Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernhall Close was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fernhall Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall and the 323rd lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DN3 1QX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fernhall Close are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Doncaster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fernhall Close, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, DN3 1QX

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN3 1QX

Average Price
£269,568

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£269,568

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fernhall Close

Average Price
£272,049

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£272,049

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fernhall CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Fernhall Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2025-08-27	£215,825
7 Fernhall Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2024-03-08	£307,647
6 Fernhall Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2022-10-07	£264,876
4 Fernhall Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£217,000	2022-05-27	£236,686
6 Fernhall Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2020-10-02	£283,748

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN3 1QX

Employment

DN3 1QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DN3 1QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	10
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	2
Student (economically inactive)	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	10
Other	7
Construction	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kirk Sandall Junior School Magnolia Close , Kirk Sandall DN3 1JG	2out of 4	360 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Sandall Infant School Queen Mary Crescent , Kirk Sandall DN3 1JT	4out of 4	360 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy Church Balk , Edenthorpe DN3 2PP	3out of 4	531 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy The Drive , Edenthorpe DN3 2LS	3out of 4	749 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DG	3out of 4	1,920 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hungerhill School Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY	4out of 4	1,107 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Armthorpe Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA	3out of 4	2,250 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD	3out of 4	3,254 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ash Hill Academy Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH	2out of 4	4,433 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bader Special Academy Chappell Avenue , DN3 2EW	- not rated	1,290 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ	- not rated	3,469 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH	- not rated	4,533 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT	- not rated	4,663 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jimmy Piggs	5 Far Field Road, Edenthorpe	242 yd
Mellors Catering Services	Kirk Sandall Infant School, Queen Mary Crescent	421 yd
Westys Cafe	39 Church Balk, Edenthorpe	597 yd
The Cafe @ Rokeby Gardens	Rokeby Gardens, Queen Mary Crescent	641 yd
Unit 6 - Brix Limited	1 Centrix Business Park, Sandall Stones Road	941 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eden Arms	Eden Field Road, Edenthorpe	262 yd
The Holly Bush Hotel	2 Church Balk, Edenthorpe	561 yd
The Park Social Club	Park Club And Institute, Eden Grove Road	641 yd
Beverley Inn	117 Thorne Road, Edenthorpe	703 yd
Pilkington Club	Pilkingtons Social Club, Doncaster Road	765 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Clifton Garage	Thorne Road, Edenthorpe	547 yd
Golden Crown	41 Church Balk, Edenthorpe	597 yd
XL Fisheries	48 Brecks Lane, Kirk Sandall	652 yd
Subway	Thorne Road, Edenthorpe	702 yd
Sunrise Takeaway	Eden House, Cedric Road	797 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Eden Field Road, Edenthorpe	262 yd
Co-operative Food	44 Brecks Lane, Kirk Sandall	652 yd
Sainsbury's	Thorne Road, Edenthorpe	733 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fairfield EDENCROFT DRIVE	grass pitches	166 yd
Kirk Sandall Junior School MAGNOLIA CLOSE	grass pitches	478 yd
Church Balk CHURCH BALK	grass pitches	822 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	53.21 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	53.21 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	17.55 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.