Park Road, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN5 0BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	51.7%	-2.5%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	45.8%	48.3%	2.5%	49.0%	-0.7%

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	31.6%	39.2%	7.6%	37.9%	1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	44.6%	42.2%	-2.4%	44.2%	-2.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	3%	1.7%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	11.4%	10%	-1.4%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	9.3%	6.3%	-3.0%	6.1%	0.2%

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	44.3%	47.6%	3.3%	48.4%	-0.8%
Good health	33.2%	32.7%	-0.5%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	14.6%	12.7%	-1.9%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	6.4%	5.4%	-1.0%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

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 19%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.5%	18.3%	-11.2%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.1%	15.7%	-5.4%	9.6%	6.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.3%	17%	4.7%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	7%	2.8%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	20%	6.4%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	15.7%	19%	3.3%	33.8%	-14.8%
Other	3.6%	3%	-0.6%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Other Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.8%	98.7%	1.9%	81.4%	17.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	97%	97.1%	0.1%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	1.2%	2.4%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	97.8%	1.0%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	9.8%	-9.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.2%	76.7%	2.5%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	18.6%	13.5%	5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48%	37.2%	10.8%
Christian	43.7%	46.2%	-2.5%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Park Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 182.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% higher than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Park Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 207th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£29,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DN5 0BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 8/10 (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 Park Road are based on 351 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 Park Road, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN5 0BU

Average Price
£134,717

Semi-Detached
£134,717

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Road

Average Price
£144,200

Semi-Detached
£157,602

Terraced
£109,198

Detached
£313,939

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Park Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£127,500	2025-05-21	£135,050
14 Park Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2022-02-18	£144,182
15 Park Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£93,000	2018-07-12	£141,284
9 Park Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2014-07-23	£177,237
3 Park Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£64,000	2013-03-22	£116,929

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN5 0BU

Employment

DN5 0BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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	127
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	45
Human health and social work activities	30
Manufacturing	24
Construction	21
Transport and storage	17
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bentley High Street Primary School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA	- not rated	627 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bentley High Street Primary School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA	- not rated	627 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bentley High Street First School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA	- not rated	627 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hills First School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED	- not rated	641 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School Finkle Street , Bentley DN5 0RP	3out of 4	645 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA	- not rated	627 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED	- not rated	641 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU	- not rated	901 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG	- not rated	4,637 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carcroft Middle School Owston Road , Carcroft DN6 8DR	- not rated	4,979 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD	3out of 4	1,514 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Don Valley School and Performing Arts College Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD	- not rated	1,514 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB	- not rated	2,508 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB	3out of 4	2,508 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY	- not rated	3,585 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL	- not rated	2,903 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH	- not rated	4,240 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW	- not rated	4,486 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF	- not rated	4,493 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL	- not rated	4,913 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF	- not rated	2,729 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF	- not rated	2,734 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Big Picture Doncaster High Street , Bentley DN5 0BF	- not rated	706 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rosedale Road First School Rosedale Road , Scawsby DN5 8SU	- not rated	2,047 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stone Hill School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB	- not rated	2,508 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Private Tutorial Studies 305 Church Way , DN1 2TB	- not rated	2,601 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Private Tutorial Studies Education Resource Centre , 305 Church Way DN1 2TB	- not rated	2,601 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boston & Co	Askern Road, Bentley	345 yd
Moona Coffee	76-78 High Street, Bentley	366 yd
AJ's Cafe	116 High Street, Bentley	366 yd
BFC	83 High Street, Bentley	399 yd
LUF Cafe	10 Askern Road, Bentley	407 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bay Horse Hotel	Chapel Street, Bentley	336 yd
Rhinos	Ground Floor, 71-73 High Street	399 yd
Bentley WMC	Bentley Working Mens Club, Mill Gate	603 yd
Bentley North End Sports&Social Pub	Askern Road, Bentley	745 yd
Scawthorpe Social Club	Eskdale Drive, Scawthorpe	883 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queens House	22 Cooke Street, Bentley	269 yd
Lucky Six	70 High Street, Bentley	366 yd
Gusto - A taste of Sicily	81 High Street, Bentley	399 yd
Bentleys	8 Askern Road, Bentley	407 yd
Mr Greek Fast Food Limited	2 Askern Road, Bentley	415 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Coliseum Buildings, High Street		399 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bentley Park LIMBRECK COURT	grass pitches, tennis courts	288 yd
Youngs Fitness Centre (Closed) 71-73 71-73 High Street	health and fitness suite	406 yd
Jubilee Hall High Street		423 yd
Bentley High Street Primary School HIGH STREET	grass pitches	579 yd
Langdale Drive Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LANGDALE DRIVE	grass pitches	672 yd
Castle Hills Primary School JOSSEY LANE	grass pitches	899 yd
Askern Springs CHATSWORTH CRESCENT	grass pitches	900 yd
Bentley New Village ROSSLYN CRESCENT	grass pitches	920 yd
Afc Bentley THE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,061 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	75 Mbit/s
Average download speed	132.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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