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Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley

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About

Old Cantley, Auckley and Finningley form a cluster of settlements north-west of Doncaster within the Humberhead Levels. The area mixes arable fields, drainage ditches and patches of woodland, with lanes and footpaths linking farms to village centres. Auckley acts as the residential hub, with primary schools, a community centre and local shops; Old Cantley retains a small hamlet character around narrow lanes and stone cottages. Agriculture and light industry shape land use, and fields give way to playing fields and allotments close to the villages.
Finningley occupies the site of the former RAF Finningley and the later civilian airfield; the long runway and control tower are visible from local roads and remain a landmark in the landscape. The airfield site has influenced local employment and road patterns, and small business units and warehousing sit alongside farming. Public footpaths, village halls and sports clubs form focal points for community life, while bus routes and road links connect the area to Doncaster, nearby towns and the motorway network.

Area overview

On average Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley is £53,598 per year. There are 4 schools in Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley is home to around 8,196 people, with a population density of about 235.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley Population
8,196
Population density
235.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.52(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.25(-63%)
Vehicle crime
4.88(-13%)
Burglary
3.29(-35%)
Other theft
2.68(-60%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,647
93.28%
Other White
134
1.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
73
0.89%
Indian
64
0.78%
Pakistani
58
0.71%
Total population: 8,198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,237
32.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,257
18.38%
No qualifications
1,041
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
999
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
647
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 6,838

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,768
49.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,285
36.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
268
7.57%
Other forms of private rent
92
2.6%
Social rents from council
90
2.54%
Total households: 3,540

Property prices in Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £273,000 in Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£150,000
Terraced12£169,500
Semi-Detached35£220,000
Detached83£330,000

10 years median price trend in Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley.

All postcodes in Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley

DN93FF

Briars Fold

DN93JU

School Lane

DN46UA

Swannington Close

DN33UL

Bracken Close

DN93HL

School Lane

DN93DU

Wroot Road

DN93GX

Blakewood Drive

DN33QN

Nutwell Lane

DN93NZ

Gatesbridge Park

DN93RB

Harvey Close

DN33NR

Lillford Road

DN93JB

Rossmoor Close

DN33QQ

Nether Cantley Lane

DN93LA

River Way

DN93GW

Hawk Drive

DN33QP

Doncaster Road

DN33NU

Whiphill Top Lane

DN93HW

Main Street

DN33ND

Rural Crescent

DN33QZ

Handley Cross Mews

DN93GA

First Avenue

DN93PX

Ivy House Court

DN93FE

Summerfields Drive

DN33QY

Beech Tree Close

DN93BT

The Green

DN93JL

Spey Drive

DN93QU

Friar Close

DN93YY

Station Road

DN33NW

New Road

DN93BH

Summerfields Drive

DN93NX

Pinfold Close

DN93QP

Buccaneer Drive

DN46UF

Staunton Road

DN93HJ

Main Street

DN93HY

Ellers Lane

DN93BB

Mosham Close

DN93QZ

First Avenue

DN33UB

Ashwood Close

DN93JY

The Green

DN93BN

Doncaster Road

DN93DP

Wroot Road

DN93DJ

Chapel Lane

DN93PG

Ainsley Close

DN93PH

Childers Drive

DN93PS

Parkland Walk

DN93RW

First Avenue

DN93RT

Silverwood Grove

DN93QD

Black Stone Lane

DN33NY

Kingston Close

DN93AE

View Fields

DN93GN

Delta Court

DN93AF

Station Road

DN93DB

Old Bawtry Road

DN93HR

Myrtle Grove

DN93BD

Blue Bell Court

DN93BA

Mosham Road

DN93GH

Finningley

DN33NG

Chapel Lane

DN93JR

School Lane

DN93JD

Maple Drive

DN93NY

Gatesbridge Park

DN93PD

Sandhill Rise

DN33PJ

Gatewood Lane

DN93BJ

Stonegate Close

DN93EE

Abbeyfields

DN33PS

Silverdale Close

DN93BZ

Old Bawtry Road

DN33PB

Milton Road

DN93HT

Main Street

DN93RN

First Avenue

DN93AH

Bell's Close

DN93GE

First Avenue

DN93DQ

Lindley Road

DN93EG

Elm Drive

DN93BY

Old Bawtry Road

DN33NA

Valley Drive

DN33QU

Warning Tongue Lane

DN46TX

Eggington Close

DN93RU

First Avenue

DN93PP

Harrier Court

DN33NL

Doncaster Road

DN33QJ

The Row

DN33PG

Kilham Lane

DN93HQ

Hurst Lane

DN93JP

School Lane

DN93AZ

Mosham Road

DN33QH

Main Street

DN33PU

Belmont Close

DN33PT

Carlton Close

DN93JX

The Paddocks

DN93AR

Hillscroft Road

DN93HX

Common Lane

DN93HS

Main Street

DN93BQ

Shepherds Croft

DN33QL

Nutwell Lane

DN93HU

Common Lane

DN93LB

The Hollows

DN93PT

Fernbank Close

DN93DH

Chapel Lane

DN46TY

Packington Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.