Kentmere Drive is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 5FL is located in the Bessacarr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kentmere Drive, Doncaster, DN4 5FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 7RY, DN4 5FG, DN4 5FE, DN4 5FD, DN4 5FA, DN4 5PR, DN4 7RS, DN4 5FF, DN4 7SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 5FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 DN4 5FL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 26.9% | 27.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 57.4% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 48.3% | 51.2% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 17.4% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 41.1% | -1.8% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 8.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82.9% | 77.8% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 85.7% | 78.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 9.5% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 78.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.8% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 3% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kentmere Drive was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kentmere Drive has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Kentmere Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2019-11-01 | £448,507 |
| 1 Kentmere Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2019-07-31 | £407,720 |
| 21 Kentmere Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2018-05-25 | £420,408 |
| 5 Kentmere Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-05-29 | £411,314 |
| 1 Kentmere Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2014-11-14 | £421,845 |
DN4 5FL 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessacarr Primary Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , DN4 7EZ | 1out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Elmham Road , Cantley DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 1,917 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 | 1,357 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 2,691 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH | 2out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 2,263 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 | 3,037 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway at the Travelodge Hotel | Lakeside Boulevard, Lakeside | 211 yd | |
| The Rustic Pizza Co | Unit 3, Travelodge | 513 yd | |
| Eurest Canteen | Doncaster Call Centre, Wilmington Drive | 704 yd | |
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club | Saxton Avenue, Bessacarr | 772 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Herten Way, Doncaster | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheswold | Herten Way, Doncaster | 845 yd | |
| The Lakeside Beefeater | Lakeside Beefeater And Premier Inn, Wilmington Drive | 874 yd | |
| Doncaster Tenpin | Herten Triangle, Herten Way | 933 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Bessacarr | Miller & Carter Steakhouse, Bawtry Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Lakeside Suite Sports Bar | Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Cinema | Herten Way, Doncaster | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Gliwice Way, Doncaster | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Cross Academy Lower Site ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club SAXTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 768 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.