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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

DN93AW

New Street

DN93GB

Second Avenue

DN93AU

Park Lane

DN93AX

Thorne Road

DN93QG

Dursley Court

DN93DZ

Candy Bank

DN93BL

Church Lane

DN93DG

Lindley Road

DN93GS

Handley Court

DN93EB

St Oswalds Drive

DN93QW

Archer Drive

DN33NT

Alliss Road

DN93QR

Sea King Drive

DN93FB

Manor Farm Court

DN93DR

Wroot Road

DN93QS

Jetstream Drive

DN33UA

Poppyfields Way

DN93RG

Pickle Wood Court

DN33LT

Doncaster Road

DN33NS

Bassey Road

DN33NP

Whiphill Top Lane

DN33UT

Badgers Holt

DN93AB

Springbank Close

DN33QD

Oak Tree Road

DN93HZ

Ellers Lane

DN93JF

Ellers Lane

DN93FA

Priory Grove

DN33NJ

Oakwood Drive

DN93JW

Eastfield Lane

DN33FU

Old Farm Way

DN33NX

Milton Road

DN33LZ

Conway Drive

DN33PN

Gatewood Lane

DN33FP

Quarry Lane

DN33NQ

Chapel Lane

DN93SA

Finningley

DN33PX

Sandpit Hill

DN93BX

Old Bawtry Road

DN33LY

Kingsmead Drive

DN93SB

Hayfield Lane

DN93XD

Station Road

DN93JA

Norwood Avenue

DN93QE

Riverside Gardens

DN93RA

Ashley Court

DN33QA

Poplar Close

DN93PJ

Croft Court

DN33NN

Glen Road

DN46TT

Warning Tongue Lane

DN93JN

School Lane

DN46UG

Staunton Road

DN93PF

Gate House Lane

DN93AJ

Back Lane

DN33FA

Sandhills Way

DN33LX

The Close

DN93JG

Spey Drive

DN33NB

Valley Drive

DN93RD

Harvey Close

DN76DS

Bawtry Road

DN33PZ

Beech Drive

DN93PY

Comet Court

DN93TA

Frobisher Grange

DN93RJ

Avro Park

DN93EF

Elm Drive

DN33FR

Stables View

DN93RH

First Avenue

DN93GL

Madison Court

DN93AL

Thorne Road

DN93AP

Bank End Road

DN33JD

Willow Glen

DN93NT

Bank End Road

DN93BG

Summerfields Drive

DN93JH

Dart Grove

DN33QR

St Vincent Avenue

DN93FD

Wellington Drive

DN93AQ

Station Road

DN46TZ

Packington Road

DN93DS

Bank End Road

DN33UD

Springwood Close

DN93PU

Station Road

DN93BW

The Green

DN33QW

Green Lane

DN93AS

The Crescent

DN33PQ

Whiphill Top Lane

DN93HH

Main Street

DN33NF

Moor View

DN93QF

Blenheim Drive

DN33PA

Langton Gardens

DN93PE

Thorncliffe Gardens

DN93DA

Rectory Lane

DN93QX

Avro Way

DN93AN

Bank End Road

DN93PL

Spitfire Way

DN93PA

Ravenswood Drive

DN93BP

The Green

DN33QG

School Lane

DN93AT

Park Lane

DN33PE

Wood View

DN93BF

Honeysuckle Walk

DN93AD

Station Close

DN33FN

Hillcrest Drive

Data Sources

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