Buttermere Crescent is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 5DN is located in the Bessacarr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 2015-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buttermere Crescent, Doncaster, DN4 5DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 5PY, DN4 5QF, DN4 5PA, DN4 5PG, DN4 5QB, DN4 5LW, DN4 5PB, DN4 5PX, DN4 5PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 5DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 28.7% | 41% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 43.9% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 65.2% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 28% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| 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.
In the area around DN4 5DN this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 7.4% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 5.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 9.5% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 22.8% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 49.7% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.2% | 81.6% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 91.3% | 79.6% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 79.9% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 13% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buttermere Crescent was 231.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.2% higher than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Buttermere Crescent has the 5th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 138th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Buttermere Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2025-03-24 | £123,591 |
| 48 Buttermere Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2024-07-15 | £377,500 |
| 54 Buttermere Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £281,500 | 2024-03-15 | £310,949 |
| 26 Buttermere Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2023-02-28 | £140,286 |
| 18 Buttermere Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-03-18 | £148,656 |
DN4 5DN 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 | 211 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES | - not rated | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessacarr Primary Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Primary Academy Sidney Road , Intake DN2 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Elmham Road , Cantley DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 2,322 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,855 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 | 1,042 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH | 2out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGI Fridays | Unit 1, Herten Triangle | 203 yd | |
| Estabulo | Unit 5, Herten Traingle | 203 yd | |
| Urban Fresh Burgers & Fries | Unit 4, Herten Triangle | 203 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 7, Herten Triangle | 203 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2, Herten Triangle | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter Bessacarr | Miller & Carter Steakhouse, Bawtry Road | 267 yd | |
| The Cheswold | Herten Way, Doncaster | 349 yd | |
| Doncaster Tenpin | Herten Triangle, Herten Way | 391 yd | |
| Lakeside Suite Sports Bar | Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Cinema | Herten Way, Doncaster | 349 yd | |
| Ruchi Indian Takeaway | Adjacent 1, St Helens Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Gliwice Way, Doncaster | 267 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dome Leisure Complex DONCASTER LEISURE PARK DONCASTER LEISURE PARK BAWTRY ROAD | cycling, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 316 yd |
| Hall Cross Academy Lower Site ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Belle Vue Ground (Doncaster Rovers Fc) (Closed) Bawtry Road | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club SAXTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Doncaster Town Moor Golf Club BAWTRY ROAD | golf | 735 yd |
| Lakeside Primary School SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Doncaster Rovers Fc (The Keepmoat Stadium) STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Fitness Village - Stadium STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.