Kensington Place is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 6JD is located in the Finningley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Don Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kensington Place, Doncaster, DN4 6JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 6SB, DN4 6NZ, DN4 6PB, DN4 6SD, DN4 6PZ, DN4 6QS, DN4 6SZ, DN4 6FA, DN4 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN4 6JD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 39.2% | 33.5% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 48.6% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 54.1% | 55% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 32.8% | 5.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 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 | 19.3% | 13.2% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 20.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 39.3% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.4% | 86.9% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 92.8% | 88.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 88.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.9% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Place was 77.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kensington Place has the 22nd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 446th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Kensington Place, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-06-28 | £519,186 |
| 5 Kensington Place, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £549,000 | 2021-05-07 | £685,299 |
| 1 Kensington Place, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-09-04 | £622,353 |
| 4 Kensington Place, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £480,000 | 2013-08-15 | £799,507 |
| 3 Kensington Place, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £450,000 | 2013-01-14 | £773,370 |
DN4 6JD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 175 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchell Wood Primary School Plumpton Park Road , Bessacarr DN4 6SL | - not rated | 161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchell Wood Primary Academy Plumpton Park Road , Bessacarr DN4 6SL | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Cantley First School Grange Road , DN4 6SA | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantley Sycamore Primary School St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , Bessacarr DN4 7EZ | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayfield School Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | 3out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayfield School Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossington High School Bond Street , Rossington DN11 0BZ | - not rated | 3,787 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cantley Middle School Plumpton Park Road , DN4 6SL | - not rated | 217 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 4,085 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,179 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Young Parents Centre Elmham Road , DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill House St Mary's School 65 Bawtry Road , DN4 7AD | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster Collegiate Sixth Form Bond Street , DN11 0BZ | - not rated | 3,876 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 4,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantley Community Centre | Goodison Boulevard, Cantley | 475 yd | |
| St Wilfrids | St Wilfrids Church, Church Lane | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Phoenix | 5 St Wilfrids Court, Goodison Boulevard | 977 yd | |
| Poppadoms | 8 St Wilfrids Court, Goodison Boulevard | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Petrol Filling Station And Shop, Bawtry Road | 403 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchell Wood Primary School PLUMPTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 172 yd |
| Doncaster Golf Club BAWTRY ROAD | golf | 794 yd |
| Stoops Lane 3 (Closed) Stoops Lane | grass pitches | 892 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.