Gurth Avenue is in Edenthorpe, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN3 2LW is located in the Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gurth Avenue, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN3 2LS, DN3 2LU, DN3 2LT, DN3 2LP, DN3 2BF, DN3 2LN, DN3 2RN, DN3 2LL, DN3 2HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN3 2LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.1% | 27.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 50.5% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 11.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 8.6% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 45.2% | 47.6% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.1% | 18.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 25.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 92.9% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.3% | 95.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gurth Avenue was 97.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% higher than the Armthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gurth Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Armthorpe and the 464th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Gurth Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-11-10 | £204,801 |
| 32 Gurth Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-07-25 | £168,232 |
| 24 Gurth Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-11-29 | £153,268 |
| 22 Gurth Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-08-25 | £214,448 |
| 18 Gurth Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2021-07-16 | £153,679 |
DN3 2LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenthorpe Hall Primary School The Drive , Edenthorpe DN3 2LS | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy The Drive , Edenthorpe DN3 2LS | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy Church Balk , Edenthorpe DN3 2PP | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Popham Church of England (VA) Primary and Nursery School Church Balk , Edenthorpe DN3 2PP | - not rated | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Sandall Junior School Magnolia Close , Kirk Sandall DN3 1JG | - not rated | 862 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnby Dun Middle School Top Road , Barnby Dun DN3 1DB | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerhill School Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY | - not rated | 873 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerhill School A Specialist Centre for Science, Mathematics and Computing Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY | - not rated | 873 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Armthorpe School Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Armthorpe Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA | 2out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Ash Hill Middle School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JJ | - not rated | 4,578 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD | - not rated | 4,651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunscroft Abbey CofE Middle School Station Road , Dunscroft DN7 4EG | - not rated | 4,756 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bader Academy Chappell Avenue , Edenthorpe DN3 2EW | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Sandall Centre Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nexus Centre Cedar Road , DN4 9EY | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Centre Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Piggs | 5 Far Field Road, Edenthorpe | 349 yd | |
| Westys Cafe | 39 Church Balk, Edenthorpe | 436 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Kirk Sandall Infant School, Queen Mary Crescent | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Social Club | Park Club And Institute, Eden Grove Road | 112 yd | |
| The Holly Bush Hotel | 2 Church Balk, Edenthorpe | 287 yd | |
| Eden Arms | Eden Field Road, Edenthorpe | 343 yd | |
| Beverley Inn | 117 Thorne Road, Edenthorpe | 372 yd | |
| Ridgewood Hotel | Thorne Road, Edenthorpe | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Garage | Thorne Road, Edenthorpe | 197 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | Eden House, Cedric Road | 268 yd | |
| Subway | Thorne Road, Edenthorpe | 372 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 41 Church Balk, Edenthorpe | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Thorne Road, Edenthorpe | 339 yd | |
| Tesco | Eden Field Road, Edenthorpe | 343 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield EDENCROFT DRIVE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Church Balk CHURCH BALK | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Kirk Sandall Junior School MAGNOLIA CLOSE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Hungerhill School HUNGERHILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 889 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.