Wensley Crescent, Doncaster, DN4 6QN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 6QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.7%	50.2%	-3.5%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	46.3%	49.8%	3.5%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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	30.2%	31.1%	0.9%	37.9%	-6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	35.4%	37.7%	2.3%	44.2%	-6.5%
Separated	1.6%	6%	4.4%	2.2%	3.8%
Divorced	14.3%	13.7%	-0.6%	9.1%	4.6%
Widowed	18.5%	11.5%	-7.0%	6.1%	5.4%

Health

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	40.4%	42.7%	2.3%	48.4%	-5.7%
Good health	30.7%	31.6%	0.9%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	23.9%	17.8%	-6.1%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	4.1%	4.4%	0.3%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0.9%	3.6%	2.7%	1.2%	2.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	32.3%	27.1%	-5.2%	18.2%	8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	11.3%	-2.5%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.2%	16.9%	-5.3%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	6.2%	3.6%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	11.3%	3.9%	16.9%	-5.6%
Degree or Similar	18%	23.2%	5.2%	33.8%	-10.6%
Other	3.7%	4%	0.3%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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)
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.8%	93.7%	-3.1%	81.4%	12.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.6% 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	94.5%	90.6%	-3.9%	83.2%	7.4%
European Union	1.8%	6.3%	4.5%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.2%	91%	-1.2%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	1.8%	7.2%	5.4%	9.8%	-2.6%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.5%	76.7%	-3.2%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	21.5%	13.5%	8.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.6%	37.2%	2.4%
Christian	48.2%	46.2%	2.0%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Other religion	4.5%	0.6%	3.9%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is Wensley Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wensley Crescent was 160.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% higher than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wensley Crescent has the 9th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 248th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DN4 6QN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wensley Crescent are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Doncaster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wensley Crescent, Doncaster, DN4 6QN

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN4 6QN

Average Price
£132,813

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£132,813

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wensley Crescent

Average Price
£138,884

Semi-Detached
£151,979

Terraced
£129,860

Detached
£142,818

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wensley CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
53 Wensley Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2023-05-26	£137,630
53 Wensley Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£45,000	2002-03-08	£153,932
53 Wensley Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£32,000	1999-03-08	£136,387
53 Wensley Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£32,000	1997-04-16	£143,322

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN4 6QN

Employment

DN4 6QN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	59
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	17
Other	9
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Transport and storage	10
Construction	8
Education	7
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Manufacturing	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hawthorn Primary School Elmham Road , Cantley DN4 6LQ	- not rated	826 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hatchell Wood Primary Academy Plumpton Park Road , Bessacarr DN4 6SL	3out of 4	1,004 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Willow Primary School Alston Road , DN4 7EZ	1out of 4	1,226 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bessacarr Primary Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT	3out of 4	1,358 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School Valley Drive , Branton DN3 3NB	3out of 4	2,403 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF	2out of 4	890 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG	- not rated	3,382 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD	3out of 4	3,494 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG	4out of 4	3,530 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hayfield School Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG	3out of 4	3,815 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Doncaster Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG	- not rated	3,813 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	442 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY	- not rated	3,235 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY	3out of 4	3,235 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ	- not rated	3,374 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT	- not rated	4,039 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Wilfrids	St Wilfrids Church, Church Lane	148 yd
St Paul's - Warm Space	St Paul's Church, 21 Goodison Boulevard	388 yd
Cantley Community Centre	Goodison Boulevard, Cantley	465 yd
58th Doncaster Scout Group	The Phoenix Centre, Scouting Way	687 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hawthorn Social Club	Goodison Boulevard, Cantley		458 yd
Cantley Lodge	1 Acacia Road, Cantley		504 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Phoenix	5 St Wilfrids Court, Goodison Boulevard	335 yd
Poppadoms	8 St Wilfrids Court, Goodison Boulevard	335 yd
Bella Pizza	1A Everingham Road, Cantley	642 yd
Fish Dish	2 Everingham Road, Cantley	660 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food	Co-Op Foods, Goodison Boulevard		454 yd
Co-op	10 Goodison Boulevard, Cantley		458 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mcauley Catholic High School (Lower School) ACACIA ROAD	grass pitches	458 yd
Cantley Methodist Church GOODISON BOULEVARD		527 yd
Mcauley Catholic High School (Upper School) CANTLEY LANE	grass pitches	791 yd
Stoops Lane 3 (Closed) Stoops Lane	grass pitches	927 yd
Hatchell Wood Primary School PLUMPTON PARK ROAD	grass pitches	952 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	63.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	109.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	330 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	330 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.