Convent Grove is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 7AR is located in the Bessacarr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Convent Grove, Doncaster, DN4 7AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 7AQ, DN4 7AW, DN4 7AT, DN4 6AD, DN4 7AE, DN4 7BH, DN4 6BL, DN4 7DU, DN4 7FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN4 7AR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 46.3% | 49.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 7AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 25.2% | 25.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 55.7% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 44.5% | 47.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.6% | 15.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 39.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.1% | 82.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 89.3% | 87.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 86.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.5% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Convent Grove was 60.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% lower than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Convent Grove has the 31st highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 345th lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Convent Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-11-28 | £229,339 |
| 16 Convent Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-12-18 | £259,387 |
| 15 Convent Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-06-27 | £293,611 |
| 20 Convent Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2018-01-19 | £379,566 |
| 16 Convent Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2012-08-14 | £272,934 |
DN4 7AR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7AR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN4 7AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 295 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Elmham Road , Cantley DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , DN4 7EZ | 1out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchell Wood Primary Academy Plumpton Park Road , Bessacarr DN4 6SL | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 3,308 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 | 4,851 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 | 676 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 3,243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's - Warm Space | St Paul's Church, 21 Goodison Boulevard | 685 yd | |
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club | Saxton Avenue, Bessacarr | 758 yd | |
| The Counting House | 23 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 927 yd | |
| 58th Doncaster Scout Group | The Phoenix Centre, Scouting Way | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Social Club | Goodison Boulevard, Cantley | 608 yd | |
| The Flying Childers | Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 927 yd | |
| Cantley Lodge | 1 Acacia Road, Cantley | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Phoenix | 5 St Wilfrids Court, Goodison Boulevard | 734 yd | |
| Poppadoms | 8 St Wilfrids Court, Goodison Boulevard | 734 yd | |
| Bella Pizza | 1A Everingham Road, Cantley | 875 yd | |
| Dragon City | 26 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 927 yd | |
| Nostell Plaice | 28 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 10 Goodison Boulevard, Cantley | 608 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Co-Op Foods, Goodison Boulevard | 694 yd | |
| Co-operative | 37 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantley Methodist Church GOODISON BOULEVARD | 566 yd | |
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club SAXTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 634 yd |
| Willow Academy ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Stoops Lane 3 (Closed) Stoops Lane | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Hall Cross Academy Lower Site ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.