Kendon Gardens, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN8 5BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.1%	50.4%	3.3%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	52.9%	49.6%	-3.3%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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 DN8 5BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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	16.7%	20%	3.3%	37.9%	-17.9%
Married: Opposite sex	63.5%	59.2%	-4.3%	44.2%	15.0%
Separated	4.2%	0.8%	-3.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.3%	8.8%	1.5%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	8.3%	11.2%	2.9%	6.1%	5.1%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.5%) 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	33.7%	26.5%	-7.2%	48.4%	-21.9%
Good health	30.8%	36%	5.2%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	20.2%	27.2%	7.0%	12.7%	14.5%
Bad health	11.5%	5.9%	-5.6%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	3.8%	4.4%	0.6%	1.2%	3.2%

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.

In the area around DN8 5BZ this area, 34.7% 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 8.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42.7%	34.7%	-8.0%	18.2%	16.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	9.7%	-0.7%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	13.7%	0.2%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	11.5%	12.1%	0.6%	5.3%	6.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	14.5%	3.0%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	5.2%	8.9%	3.7%	33.8%	-24.9%
Other	5.2%	6.5%	1.3%	2.8%	3.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99%	100%	1.0%	81.4%	18.6%

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	97.1%	97.1%	0.0%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	2.9%	2.2%	-0.7%	6.1%	-3.9%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	97.1%	0.9%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.4%	76.7%	0.7%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
No passport held	21.8%	13.5%	8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37%	37.2%	-0.2%
Christian	57.8%	46.2%	11.6%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Kendon Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kendon Gardens was 261.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.8% higher than the Thorne & Moorends average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kendon Gardens has the 4th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Thorne & Moorends and the 113th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DN8 5BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Kendon Gardens are based on 10 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 Kendon Gardens, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN8 5BZ

Average Price
£294,366

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£294,366

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kendon Gardens

Average Price
£301,524

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£301,524

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kendon GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Kendon Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-05-30	£243,749
9 Kendon Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2019-11-11	£338,225
16 Kendon Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2017-01-26	£259,697
9 Kendon Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2013-08-19	£298,166
4 Kendon Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2012-10-02	£278,279

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN8 5BZ

Employment

DN8 5BZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DN8 5BZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	69
Full-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	8
Part-Time Employee	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	4
Self-Employed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Construction	5
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	5
Manufacturing	5
Transport and storage	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Education	3
Human health and social work activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	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	226 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Top Middlebrook Lane , Thorne DN8 5LB	3out of 4	920 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brooke Primary Academy Wike Gate Road , Thorne DN8 5PQ	2out of 4	1,142 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marshland Primary Academy Marshland Road , Moorends DN8 4SB	2out of 4	1,575 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Road Primary Academy West Road , Moorends DN8 4LH	3out of 4	1,835 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Academy Church Balk , Thorne DN8 5BY	2out of 4	386 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision	Thorne House, St Nicholas Road	434 yd
Casson Court Cafe	Casson Court, Church Street	572 yd
Lotties Cafe	Unit 5, Allens Industrial Park	614 yd
Retreats (Autism Plus) Day Provision	Bridge Street, Thorne	663 yd
Kings Cafe	30 King Street, Thorne	667 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Rugby Club House	Thornensians Rufc, Church Balk	401 yd
Fuzion	9-11 King Street, Thorne	676 yd
The Red Bear	The Green, Thorne	716 yd
Willa Spoons	Silver Street, Thorne	725 yd
The White Hart Hotel	Market Place, Silver Street	733 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China House	115 King Edward Road, Thorne	356 yd
Golden Cod	1 Alexandra Street, Thorne	486 yd
Lais Garden	Shop 3, Alexandra Street	486 yd
Shakes and Cakes	72 King Street, Thorne	667 yd
La Pizza	3 Market Place, Silver Street	695 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	King Street, Thorne		667 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coulman Road Recreation Ground PALM GROVE COURT	grass pitches	237 yd
Trinity Academy Church Balk	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	253 yd
Thorne King Edward Primary School KING EDWARD ROAD	grass pitches	296 yd
Thornensians Rufc CHURCH BALK	grass pitches	306 yd
Thorne Grammar School (Closed) St. Nicholas Road		384 yd
Thorne Leisure Centre HAYNES ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	495 yd
Tone Zone Fitness Club (Closed) King Street	health and fitness suite	656 yd
Wyke Gate Park Wike Gate Road	grass pitches	800 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	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%

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	29.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	27.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	42.43 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	42.43 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	3.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	3.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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