Cantley Lane is in Cantley, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 6ND 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 Cantley Lane, Cantley, Doncaster, DN4 6ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 6AA, DN4 6NF, DN4 6NA, DN4 6NG, DN4 6NB, DN4 7AA, DN4 6LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 6ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.2% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.8% | 4.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 6ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 24% | 26% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 56.9% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 9.5% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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%) 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 | 47.5% | 51.4% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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% | 10.9% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 5.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 15.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 39.1% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.6% | 82.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 93.5% | 89.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 89% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cantley Lane was 78.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cantley Lane has the 21st highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 443rd lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cantley Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-10-04 | £439,125 |
| 36 Cantley Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-07-05 | £455,142 |
| 26 Cantley Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-10-12 | £742,871 |
| 6 Cantley Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-12-20 | £334,560 |
| 14 Cantley Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-11-04 | £594,172 |
DN4 6ND area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DN4 6ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6ND 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 | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Elmham Road , Cantley DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , DN4 7EZ | 1out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES | - not rated | 1,655 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 | 2,096 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF | 2out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,852 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 | 5,281 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 | 1,226 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 2,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club | Saxton Avenue, Bessacarr | 554 yd | |
| Doncaster Golf Club | Bawtry Road, Bessacarr | 735 yd | |
| The Dome | Gliwice Way, Doncaster | 735 yd | |
| Ice Caps Cafe | The Dome, Gliwice Way | 735 yd | |
| Salvation Army Luncheon Club | Doncaster Lakeside Community Church, Doncaster | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter Bessacarr | Miller & Carter Steakhouse, Bawtry Road | 733 yd | |
| Hawthorn Social Club | Goodison Boulevard, Cantley | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza | 1A Everingham Road, Cantley | 991 yd | |
| Fish Dish | 2 Everingham Road, Cantley | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Gliwice Way, Doncaster | 735 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Co-Op Foods, Goodison Boulevard | 1,032 yd | |
| Co-op | 10 Goodison Boulevard, Cantley | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club SAXTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 533 yd |
| The Dome Leisure Complex DONCASTER LEISURE PARK DONCASTER LEISURE PARK BAWTRY ROAD | cycling, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Cantley Methodist Church GOODISON BOULEVARD | 972 yd | |
| Hall Cross Academy Lower Site ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Cantley Park AINTREE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.