The Grove, Doncaster, DN2 5SD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN2 5SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.6%	0.6%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	50%	49.4%	-0.6%	49.0%	0.4%

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 DN2 5SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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	17%	30.6%	13.6%	37.9%	-7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	58.7%	54.1%	-4.6%	44.2%	9.9%
Separated	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	11.7%	6.6%	-5.1%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	11.7%	8.3%	-3.4%	6.1%	2.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37%	33.9%	-3.1%	48.4%	-14.5%
Good health	38.2%	41.2%	3.0%	33.6%	7.6%
Fair health	19.5%	18.3%	-1.2%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	3.8%	4.3%	0.5%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	1.5%	2.3%	0.8%	1.2%	1.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.5%	25.6%	2.1%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	9.9%	-6.6%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	9.1%	-7.0%	13.4%	-4.3%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	7.4%	2.2%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	19%	8.6%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	27.7%	1.6%	33.8%	-6.1%
Other	2.2%	1.2%	-1.0%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	2.7%	0.4%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.6%	94.2%	-2.4%	81.4%	12.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.6%	88.9%	-7.7%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	1.5%	8%	6.5%	6.1%	1.9%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	2.7%	1.9%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	89.2%	-7.0%	83.2%	6.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%	1.9%	0.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.7%	76.7%	5.0%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
No passport held	13.6%	13.5%	0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.4%	37.2%	-8.8%
Christian	63.4%	46.2%	17.2%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is The Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grove was 108.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Town average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

The Grove has the 12th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Town and the 410th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DN2 5SD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 The Grove are based on 190 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 The Grove, Doncaster, DN2 5SD

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN2 5SD

Average Price
£240,604

Semi-Detached
£258,929

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£236,293

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Grove

Average Price
£257,886

Semi-Detached
£250,871

Terraced
£281,731

Detached
£269,299

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£3,996

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
76 The Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-12-10	£229,363
26 The Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2025-08-22	£251,807
66 The Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2023-06-13	£201,374
26 The Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£177,500	2021-10-08	£214,665
72 The Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£238,000	2021-08-11	£285,547

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN2 5SD

Employment

DN2 5SD 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 DN2 5SD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	111
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	7
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Construction	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	10
Transport and storage	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Sandringham Road , Intake DN2 5JG	- not rated	414 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Sandringham Road , Intake DN2 5JG	3out of 4	414 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sandringham Primary School Sandringham Road , DN2 5LS	- not rated	494 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandringham Primary School Sandringham Road , DN2 5LS	3out of 4	494 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingfisher Primary School Coventry Grove , Wheatley DN2 4PY	- not rated	506 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG	- not rated	2,067 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA	- not rated	3,309 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU	- not rated	3,406 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED	- not rated	4,409 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD	3out of 4	1,425 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Danum School Technology College Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD	- not rated	1,425 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD	- not rated	1,425 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY	- not rated	2,233 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY	3out of 4	2,233 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW	- not rated	1,103 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL	- not rated	1,245 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL	- not rated	1,386 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF	- not rated	2,299 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU	- not rated	3,178 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF	- not rated	2,364 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF	- not rated	2,385 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT	- not rated	775 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ	- not rated	1,313 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandall Wood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ	- not rated	1,313 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ	4out of 4	1,313 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Private Tutorial Studies 305 Church Way , DN1 2TB	- not rated	1,628 yd	Other independent school	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
Trinity Academy	Church Balk, Thorne	224 yd
One Call Insurance	Firstpoint, Balby Carr Bank	224 yd
Simo's Cafe	148A Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills	357 yd
Goals Soccer Centre	Goals, Worcester Avenue	672 yd
Cafe Pausa	Dunelm, Milestone Drive	752 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Oak	Northgate, Tickhill	224 yd
The Staff Of Life	Princegate, Doncaster	224 yd
Broadway Hotel	Broadway, Dunscroft	224 yd
The Punch Bowl Inn	Fieldside, Thorne	224 yd
Cumberland Hotel	Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills	703 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hill	228 Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills	162 yd
Mr Lau's Chinese Takeaway	228A Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills	162 yd
China Red	190 Sandringham Road, Intake	697 yd
Red Tomato	Unit 1, Greenhouse Court	699 yd
Rios Pizza	49 Montrose Avenue, Intake	743 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Adlard Road, Wheatley Hills		146 yd
Sainsbury's	89 Sandringham Road, Intake		1,064 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Aidans Community Hall (Closed) Adlard Road		169 yd
Grove Gardens GROVE PARK PAVILION GROVE PARK PAVILION ARMTHORPE ROAD	tennis courts	312 yd
Kingfisher Primary School COVENTRY GROVE	grass pitches	511 yd
St Pauls Church DURHAM ROAD		656 yd
Goals Soccer Centre (Doncaster) WORCESTER AVENUE	artificial grass pitch	789 yd
Healthy Living Centre SIDNEY ROAD	grass pitches	997 yd
Hills Lane Recreation Ground FERNHURST ROAD	grass pitches	1,007 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DN2 5SD