Queens Drive is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN5 9QL is located in the Bentley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queens Drive, Doncaster, DN5 9QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN5 9QJ, DN5 9QB, DN5 9QF, DN5 9RW, DN5 9QE, DN5 9RP, DN5 9RN, DN5 9LX, DN5 9RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN5 9QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 56% | 52.3% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 44% | 47.7% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 23.6% | 32.6% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 41.4% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 17.8% | 11.9% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 40.2% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 29.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 15% | 20.7% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around DN5 9QL this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 30.8% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 17.2% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 97.1% | 94.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Drive was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queens Drive has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 368th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Queens Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-09-26 | £173,281 |
| 55 Queens Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-07-07 | £108,502 |
| 19 Queens Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2022-04-29 | £183,861 |
| 13 Queens Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-03-12 | £139,291 |
| 27 Queens Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-09-11 | £182,033 |
DN5 9QL 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 DN5 9QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Infant School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Junior School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Primary School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 817 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Primary School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 817 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 817 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 5,216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley School and Performing Arts College Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW | - not rated | 4,601 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 | 1,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Picture Doncaster High Street , Bentley DN5 0BF | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Eco Power Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale Road First School Rosedale Road , Scawsby DN5 8SU | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Hill School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Private Tutorial Studies 305 Church Way , DN1 2TB | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton's Meals | 26 Newlands Drive, Cusworth | 643 yd | |
| Trattoria Toscana | 30 Newlands Drive, Cusworth | 643 yd | |
| Cafe Factor | The White Building, Brunel Road | 748 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Arkwright Road | 794 yd | |
| Bun And Base Ltd | Bentley Road Filling Station, Bentley Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Working Mens Club | Cusworth Road, Bentley | 341 yd | |
| Grove Inn | York Road, Bentley | 561 yd | |
| York Bar WMC & Institute | York Bar Working Mens Club, York Road | 693 yd | |
| Wheatley Hills RUFC | Brunel Road, Off York Road | 748 yd | |
| Murphy's Sports Bar | Murphys Sports Bar, Brunel Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little T's | 2 West End Avenue, Bentley | 372 yd | |
| Pizza Range | 2A Baldwin Avenue, Off York Road | 445 yd | |
| Naaz The Restaurant | 2 Baldwin Avenue, Off York Road | 445 yd | |
| Luna Pizza | 26 Newlands Drive, Cusworth | 643 yd | |
| China Garden | 143 Bentley Road, Bentley | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, York Road | 848 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Unit 5, Centurion Retail Park | 888 yd | |
| Aldi | Barnsley Road, Scawsby | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Drive WELLINGTON GROVE | grass pitches | 102 yd |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School KIRKBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Bentley Road Recreation Ground BENTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Bentley High Street Primary School HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Doncaster) YORK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Langdale Drive Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LANGDALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Wheatley Hills Rufc BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Saltersgate Junior School WINDSOR WALK | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Anchorage Lane Recreation Ground WHEATSHEAF COTTAGE WHEATSHEAF COTTAGE ANCHORAGE LANE | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Jubilee Hall High Street | 1,008 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 | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.