Farnborough Drive is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 6PR is located in the Finningley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Don Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farnborough Drive, Doncaster, DN4 6PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 6PW, DN4 6PU, DN4 6PX, DN4 6TP, DN4 6EG, DN4 6PS, DN4 6PY, DN4 6SN, DN4 6PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 6PR 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 | 49.9% | 50.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.5% | -0.6% | 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 6PR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.5% 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 | 23.4% | 24.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.9% | 65.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 21.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 54.6% | 49.4% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 38.8% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 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 | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 15% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 22.5% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 34.3% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.2% | 86.1% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 91.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 91.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.3% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnborough Drive was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.5% lower than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farnborough Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 48th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Farnborough Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2026-03-20 | £238,000 |
| 23 Farnborough Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-02-20 | £279,478 |
| 19 Farnborough Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2024-12-16 | £330,450 |
| 27 Farnborough Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-11-14 | £317,635 |
| 11 Farnborough Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-04-14 | £346,546 |
DN4 6PR 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchell Wood Primary Academy Plumpton Park Road , Bessacarr DN4 6SL | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Cantley First School Grange Road , DN4 6SA | - not rated | 817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantley Sycamore Primary School St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , Bessacarr DN4 7EZ | - not rated | 1,767 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 | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayfield School Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayfield School Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossington High School Bond Street , Rossington DN11 0BZ | - not rated | 3,949 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 | 408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 3,973 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 4,346 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 | 2,853 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 | 1,326 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Young Parents Centre Elmham Road , DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill House St Mary's School 65 Bawtry Road , DN4 7AD | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill House School SIXTH AVENUE , Auckley DN9 3GG | - not rated | 3,713 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster Collegiate Sixth Form Bond Street , DN11 0BZ | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Sixth form centres | 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 | 769 yd | |
| St Wilfrids | St Wilfrids Church, Church Lane | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Petrol Filling Station And Shop, Bawtry Road | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchell Wood Primary School PLUMPTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Mcauley Catholic High School (Upper School) CANTLEY LANE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Doncaster Golf Club BAWTRY ROAD | golf | 934 yd |
| Mcauley Catholic High School (Lower School) ACACIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.