Highbury Avenue is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 6AJ is located in the Bessacarr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highbury Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 6AE, DN4 6AN, DN4 6AZ, DN4 6AU, DN4 6BA, DN4 6AL, DN4 6AX, DN4 6BH, DN4 6BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 6AJ 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 | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 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 6AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% 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 | 26.5% | 22.6% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 64.5% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 46.2% | 47.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 38.9% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 9.6% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 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 | 16.8% | 18% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 14.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89% | 82.5% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 90.7% | 86.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 86.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Avenue was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% lower than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Highbury Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 86th lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Highbury Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-01-15 | £174,335 |
| 61 Highbury Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2020-10-02 | £214,054 |
| 57 Highbury Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2020-01-24 | £210,852 |
| 32 Highbury Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-03-14 | £283,804 |
| 65 Highbury Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-03-17 | £230,456 |
DN4 6AJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN4 6AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessacarr Primary Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Elmham Road , Cantley DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , DN4 7EZ | 1out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchell Wood Primary Academy Plumpton Park Road , Bessacarr DN4 6SL | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF | 2out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 3,541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Doncaster Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | - not rated | 4,598 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 449 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 3,011 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 3,387 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's - Warm Space | St Paul's Church, 21 Goodison Boulevard | 410 yd | |
| 58th Doncaster Scout Group | The Phoenix Centre, Scouting Way | 741 yd | |
| St Wilfrids | St Wilfrids Church, Church Lane | 899 yd | |
| Cantley Community Centre | Goodison Boulevard, Cantley | 947 yd | |
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club | Saxton Avenue, Bessacarr | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Social Club | Goodison Boulevard, Cantley | 336 yd | |
| Cantley Lodge | 1 Acacia Road, Cantley | 747 yd | |
| The Flying Childers | Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Phoenix | 5 St Wilfrids Court, Goodison Boulevard | 476 yd | |
| Poppadoms | 8 St Wilfrids Court, Goodison Boulevard | 476 yd | |
| Bella Pizza | 1A Everingham Road, Cantley | 627 yd | |
| Fish Dish | 2 Everingham Road, Cantley | 698 yd | |
| Dragon City | 26 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 10 Goodison Boulevard, Cantley | 336 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Co-Op Foods, Goodison Boulevard | 415 yd | |
| Co-operative | 37 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantley Methodist Church GOODISON BOULEVARD | 286 yd | |
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club SAXTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 886 yd |
| Stoops Lane 3 (Closed) Stoops Lane | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Willow Academy ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Mcauley Catholic High School (Lower School) ACACIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.