Lanark Gardens is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN2 6PU is located in the Wheatley Hills & Intake electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lanark Gardens, Doncaster, DN2 6PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN2 6PT, DN2 6PX, DN2 6QH, DN2 6PR, DN2 6PY, DN2 6PS, DN2 6PZ, DN2 6QW, DN2 6QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN2 6PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 52.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45.5% | 47.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DN2 6PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 48.3% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 40.2% | 39.6% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.9% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 18% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 26.3% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 18.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 18.3% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.8% | 81% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 89.5% | 79.8% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 80.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lanark Gardens was 118.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% lower than the Wheatley Hills & Intake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lanark Gardens has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Wheatley Hills & Intake and the 368th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lanark Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-24 | £167,238 |
| 3 Lanark Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2021-07-15 | £127,942 |
| 8 Lanark Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-05-01 | £161,645 |
| 4 Lanark Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2019-03-22 | £134,303 |
| 2 Lanark Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2005-04-15 | £114,603 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Primary School Sandringham Road , DN2 5LS | - not rated | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham Primary School Sandringham Road , DN2 5LS | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Sandringham Road , Intake DN2 5JG | - not rated | 338 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 | 338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plover Primary School Coniston Road , Intake DN2 6JL | - not rated | 438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 3,983 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 4,130 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 5,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danum School Technology College Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 884 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | - not rated | 884 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Hills Middle School Leger Way , DN2 5RW | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD | - not rated | 2,538 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 701 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandall Wood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | - not rated | 701 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellness Centre | 45 Montrose Avenue, Intake | 208 yd | |
| Trinity Academy | Church Balk, Thorne | 844 yd | |
| One Call Insurance | Firstpoint, Balby Carr Bank | 844 yd | |
| Simo's Cafe | 148A Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 881 yd | |
| Sandringham Cafe | 93 Sandringham Road, Intake | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Northgate, Tickhill | 844 yd | |
| The Staff Of Life | Princegate, Doncaster | 844 yd | |
| Broadway Hotel | Broadway, Dunscroft | 844 yd | |
| The Punch Bowl Inn | Fieldside, Thorne | 844 yd | |
| The Sportsman | Armthorpe Road, Wheatley Hills | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rios Pizza | 49 Montrose Avenue, Intake | 221 yd | |
| Intake Chippy | 53 Montrose Avenue, Intake | 417 yd | |
| China Red | 190 Sandringham Road, Intake | 543 yd | |
| Pizza Hill | 228 Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 847 yd | |
| Mr Lau's Chinese Takeaway | 228A Thorne Road, Wheatley Hills | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Adlard Road, Wheatley Hills | 667 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 89 Sandringham Road, Intake | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aidans Community Hall (Closed) Adlard Road | 659 yd | |
| Hills Lane Recreation Ground FERNHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Healthy Living Centre SIDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Grove Gardens GROVE PARK PAVILION GROVE PARK PAVILION ARMTHORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Danum Academy (Lower School) DANUM ACADEMY LOWER DANUM ACADEMY LOWER LEGER WAY | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Wheatley Golf Club ARMTHORPE ROAD | golf | 821 yd |
| Straight Mile LONSDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Outwood Academy Danum DANUM ACADEMY UPPER DANUM ACADEMY UPPER ARMTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.