DN3 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Queen Mary Crescent, 0.5km from Kirk Sandall in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe. Administratively it sits within Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN3 1BY is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN3 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00038624 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEEN MARY CRESCENT, DN3 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN MARY CRESCENT, DN3 1BY.
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£ 39,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN3 1BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DN3 1BY has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN3 1BY. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 101,250
4 sales · Mean £ 101,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN3 1BY has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kirk Sandall Infant School
Kirk Sandall Junior School
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy
Bader Special Academy
Hungerhill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Cafe @ Rokeby Gardens0.0 km
- Unit 6 - Brix Limited0.3 km
- Westys Cafe0.8 km
- Relay Catering0.8 km
- Jessica's Cafe & Deli Ltd0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden Crown0.8 km
- Pizza La Vera0.3 km
- The Cream Hut @ Costcutter0.3 km
- Ayesha Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Teasdales Bakers Ltd0.1 km
- C & N News0.1 km
- H I Weldrick Ltd1.0 km
- H I Weldrick Ltd0.1 km
- Eden Stores0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.1 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Holly Bush Hotel0.8 km
- Beverley Inn0.9 km
- Eden Arms0.8 km
- Pilkington Club0.3 km
- The Glasshouse0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirk Sandall0.5 km
- Hatfield & Stainforth4.4 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Mary Crescent/Brecks Lane0.0 km
- Doncaster Road/Graham Road0.0 km
- Church Road/Brecks Lane0.0 km
- Church Road/Graham Road0.1 km
- Brecks Lane/Cowley Place0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN31BY · Data under Open Government Licence