Tennyson Avenue is in Sprotbrough, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN5 8EY is located in the Sprotbrough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tennyson Avenue, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 8EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN5 8EW, DN5 8EZ, DN5 8HA, DN5 8EJ, DN5 8EP, DN5 8EN, DN5 8EL, DN5 8HD, DN5 8ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN5 8EY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.3% | 56.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 42.7% | 43.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 | 31.3% | 37.2% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 43.7% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 9.3% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.2% | 52.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 31.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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 | 22.3% | 17.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 19.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 19.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 23.5% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 94.4% | 96.9% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96.9% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Avenue was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% lower than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tennyson Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Tennyson Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-11-29 | £158,603 |
| 36 Tennyson Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2017-11-03 | £169,325 |
| 28 Tennyson Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-04-29 | £171,243 |
| 36 Tennyson Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2015-06-30 | £147,867 |
| 30 Tennyson Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2013-10-18 | £140,158 |
DN5 8EY 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprotbrough Richmond Hill Infant School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprotbrough Richmond Hill Junior School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill Primary School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill Primary Academy Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Windsor Walk , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | - not rated | 5,241 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 839 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Eco Power Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale Road First School Rosedale Road , Scawsby DN5 8SU | - not rated | 2,069 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixies Cafe | 140 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 180 yd | |
| Sprotbrough Branch Library | Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 245 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Arkwright Road | 698 yd | |
| Cafe Factor | The White Building, Brunel Road | 748 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 3, Sprotbrough Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Arms | Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 230 yd | |
| Murphy's Sports Bar | Murphys Sports Bar, Brunel Road | 748 yd | |
| Wheatley Hills RUFC | Brunel Road, Off York Road | 748 yd | |
| Grove Inn | York Road, Bentley | 935 yd | |
| The Mallard | 97 Cusworth Lane, Scawsby | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Fish | 4 Newton Lane, Sprotbrough | 560 yd | |
| Lucky Seven | 2 Newton Lane, Sprotbrough | 560 yd | |
| Dragon House | 57 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 800 yd | |
| Luna Pizza | 26 Newlands Drive, Cusworth | 1,034 yd | |
| Pizza Range | 2A Baldwin Avenue, Off York Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 235 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 230 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, York Road | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsmiths Centre GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND SPROTBROUGH ROAD | 441 yd | |
| Anchorage Lane Recreation Ground WHEATSHEAF COTTAGE WHEATSHEAF COTTAGE ANCHORAGE LANE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Wheatley Hills Rufc BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Newlands Park MALVERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Richmond Hill Primary Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Doncaster Ac Track (Closed) Eden Grove | athletics tracks | 1,052 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Doncaster) YORK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,068 yd |
| Hmp Doncaster MARSHGATE | artificial grass pitch | 1,080 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.