Canterbury Close is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN5 8NR is located in the Roman Ridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canterbury Close, Doncaster, DN5 8NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN5 8NY, DN5 8NS, DN5 8NL, DN5 8NP, DN5 8NT, DN5 8LN, DN5 8NX, DN5 8NW, DN5 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN5 8NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 DN5 8NR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 23.6% | 27.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 56.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 39.1% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 40.6% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 16% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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 | 21.3% | 16% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 18.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 18.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 23.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.8% | 95% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 96.8% | 92.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 92.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Close was 467.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 220.1% higher than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Canterbury Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 36th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Canterbury Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-03-26 | £259,585 |
| 2 Canterbury Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-07-09 | £201,024 |
| 20 Canterbury Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-04-26 | £198,069 |
| 15 Canterbury Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2017-07-21 | £182,732 |
| 15 Canterbury Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2015-09-10 | £181,926 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Windsor Walk , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | 4out of 4 | 373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School Rose Crescent , Scawthorpe DN5 9EW | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale Primary School Emley Drive , Scawsby DN5 8RL | 1out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 2out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 3,462 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Adwick Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SF | 2out of 4 | 4,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Hill School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arkle | 11A St Davids Drive, Cusworth | 143 yd | |
| Hamilton's Meals | 26 Newlands Drive, Cusworth | 641 yd | |
| Trattoria Toscana | 30 Newlands Drive, Cusworth | 641 yd | |
| Cafe Factor | The White Building, Brunel Road | 927 yd | |
| Megabites Cafe | Unit 3, Maysam Court | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn Pub | Barnsley Road, Scawsby | 355 yd | |
| The Mallard | 97 Cusworth Lane, Scawsby | 435 yd | |
| York Bar WMC & Institute | York Bar Working Mens Club, York Road | 503 yd | |
| Wheatley Hills RUFC | Brunel Road, Off York Road | 927 yd | |
| Murphy's Sports Bar | Murphys Sports Bar, Brunel Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozza Prime | 13 St Davids Drive, Cusworth | 143 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Barnsley Road | 226 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 5, Barnsley Road | 226 yd | |
| Oceans Takeaway | 1A Cusworth Lane, Scawsby | 319 yd | |
| York Road Golden Cod | York Road, Scawthorpe | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Barnsley Road, Scawsby | 226 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltersgate Junior School WINDSOR WALK | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Newlands Park MALVERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Wheatley Hills Rufc BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Ridgewood School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Scawthorpe Community Centre Amersall Road | 1,057 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.