Mansion Court Gardens is in Thorne, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN8 5BL is located in the Thorne & Moorends electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Don Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mansion Court Gardens, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN8 5BJ, DN8 5BN, DN8 5BH, DN8 5BP, DN8 5AD, DN8 5BW, DN8 4BS, DN8 5BS, DN8 5BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN8 5BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.8% | 31% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 44.4% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (67.9%) 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 | 37.7% | 32.9% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 35% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 22% | 20.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 DN8 5BL this area, 30.5% 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 30.5% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 12.9% | 4.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.3% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 20.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.9% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 99% 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 | 97.5% | 99% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 99% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mansion Court Gardens was 103.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% lower than the Thorne & Moorends average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mansion Court Gardens has the 23rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Thorne & Moorends and the 432nd highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mansion Court Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2023-12-15 | £225,165 |
| 24 Mansion Court Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-12-18 | £235,725 |
| 12 Mansion Court Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2019-03-28 | £211,759 |
| 16 Mansion Court Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-03-15 | £201,676 |
| 22 Mansion Court Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-02-15 | £221,785 |
DN8 5BL 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 DN8 5BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne King Edward Primary School King Edward Road , Thorne DN8 4BY | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Top Middlebrook Lane , Thorne DN8 5LB | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Primary Academy Wike Gate Road , Thorne DN8 5PQ | 2out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshland Primary Academy Marshland Road , Moorends DN8 4SB | 2out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Road Primary Academy West Road , Moorends DN8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Church Balk , Thorne DN8 5BY | 2out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision | Thorne House, St Nicholas Road | 209 yd | |
| Casson Court Cafe | Casson Court, Church Street | 346 yd | |
| Kings Cafe | 30 King Street, Thorne | 416 yd | |
| Coffee Co | 90 King Street, Thorne | 416 yd | |
| Morani's | 2 Field Road, Thorne | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rugby Club House | Thornensians Rufc, Church Balk | 376 yd | |
| Fuzion | 9-11 King Street, Thorne | 433 yd | |
| The Red Bear | The Green, Thorne | 464 yd | |
| The White Hart Hotel | Market Place, Silver Street | 509 yd | |
| Willa Spoons | Silver Street, Thorne | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakes and Cakes | 72 King Street, Thorne | 416 yd | |
| China House | 115 King Edward Road, Thorne | 419 yd | |
| Mei Mei | 35 King Street, Thorne | 475 yd | |
| La Pizza | 3 Market Place, Silver Street | 482 yd | |
| Old Mill Chippy | 31 North Eastern Road, Thorne | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | King Street, Thorne | 416 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorne Grammar School (Closed) St. Nicholas Road | 183 yd | |
| Tone Zone Fitness Club (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| Thorne King Edward Primary School KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Trinity Academy Church Balk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Thorne Leisure Centre HAYNES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Thornensians Rufc CHURCH BALK | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Coulman Road Recreation Ground PALM GROVE COURT | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Wyke Gate Park Wike Gate Road | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Toll Bar Recreation Ground ORCHARD STREET | grass pitches | 912 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.