Rawson Close is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 6JR 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 Rawson Close, Doncaster, DN4 6JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 6JW, DN4 6JS, DN4 6JP, DN4 6JT, DN4 6JU, DN4 6JL, DN4 6JN, DN4 6JJ, DN4 6LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 6JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 40.6% | 41% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 34.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 14.6% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 5.9% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 47.5% | 43.4% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14.7% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 27.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 11.5% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 10.5% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 18.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 18.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 91.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 94.3% | 85.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 9.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 85.2% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rawson Close was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Rawson Close has the 34th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 270th lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rawson Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-06-11 | £139,949 |
| Rawson Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2008-12-01 | £181,620 |
| 4 Rawson Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1999-04-30 | £188,122 |
DN4 6JR 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Primary School Elmham Road , Cantley DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 572 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessacarr Primary Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchell Wood Primary Academy Plumpton Park Road , Bessacarr DN4 6SL | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , DN4 7EZ | 1out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plover Primary School Coniston Road , Intake DN2 6JL | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armthorpe Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA | 3out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 3,506 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,387 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 | 1,282 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 3,325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Doncaster Scout Group | The Phoenix Centre, Scouting Way | 487 yd | |
| Cantley Park Training Ground | Aintree Avenue, Cantley | 641 yd | |
| St Wilfrids | St Wilfrids Church, Church Lane | 1,038 yd | |
| St Paul's - Warm Space | St Paul's Church, 21 Goodison Boulevard | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantley Lodge | 1 Acacia Road, Cantley | 620 yd | |
| Hawthorn Social Club | Goodison Boulevard, Cantley | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Dish | 2 Everingham Road, Cantley | 531 yd | |
| Bella Pizza | 1A Everingham Road, Cantley | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Co-Op Foods, Goodison Boulevard | 908 yd | |
| Co-op | 10 Goodison Boulevard, Cantley | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Rovers Training Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION OFF ASCOT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Cantley Park AINTREE AVENUE | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Mcauley Catholic High School (Lower School) ACACIA ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Cantley Methodist Church GOODISON BOULEVARD | 1,019 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.