Lowfield Close, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, DN3 1HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN3 1HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.8%	51%	2.2%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	51.2%	49%	-2.2%	49.0%	0.0%

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 DN3 1HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% 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	16.8%	23.9%	7.1%	37.9%	-14.0%
Married: Opposite sex	73.6%	65.1%	-8.5%	44.2%	20.9%
Separated	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6.5%	6.6%	0.1%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	1%	2.7%	1.7%	6.1%	-3.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	64.6%	60.7%	-3.9%	48.4%	12.3%
Good health	26.6%	31.2%	4.6%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	7.3%	6.3%	-1.0%	12.7%	-6.4%
Bad health	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

In the area around DN3 1HJ this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.2%	9.2%	2.0%	18.2%	-9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	10.2%	-6.9%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.9%	13.5%	-8.4%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	8.9%	3.8%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	23.7%	9.0%	16.9%	6.8%
Degree or Similar	32.2%	32.9%	0.7%	33.8%	-0.9%
Other	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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)
Chinese	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.7%	0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.5%	98.2%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.8%	97.6%	-1.2%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	0%	1%	1.0%	6.1%	-5.1%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	97.9%	-0.9%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.5%	76.7%	16.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	5%	13.5%	-8.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.9%	37.2%	-0.3%
Christian	61.7%	46.2%	15.5%
Not answered	1.3%	6.0%	-4.7%

Safety

Is Lowfield Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowfield Close was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% lower than the Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lowfield Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DN3 1HJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Lowfield Close are based on 16 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 Lowfield Close, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, DN3 1HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN3 1HJ

Average Price
£302,977

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£302,977

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lowfield Close

Average Price
£328,004

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£328,004

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lowfield CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Lowfield Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2024-04-26	£386,215
3 Lowfield Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£287,500	2020-08-26	£377,321
1 Lowfield Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2018-02-09	£447,255
11 Lowfield Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£202,000	2013-10-04	£329,115
4 Lowfield Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£158,000	2010-07-30	£241,620

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN3 1HJ

Employment

DN3 1HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	122
Retired	55
Part-Time Employee	52
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	31
Manufacturing	30
Human health and social work activities	24
Education	24
Construction	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Financial and insurance activities	11
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnby Dun Primary Academy Church Road , Barnby Dun DN3 1BG	3out of 4	893 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Sandall Junior School Magnolia Close , Kirk Sandall DN3 1JG	2out of 4	1,847 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Sandall Infant School Queen Mary Crescent , Kirk Sandall DN3 1JT	4out of 4	1,847 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy Church Balk , Edenthorpe DN3 2PP	3out of 4	2,240 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy The Drive , Edenthorpe DN3 2LS	3out of 4	2,582 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hungerhill School Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY	4out of 4	2,896 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ash Hill Academy Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH	2out of 4	3,594 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Armthorpe Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA	3out of 4	4,058 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD	3out of 4	5,091 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bader Special Academy Chappell Avenue , DN3 2EW	- not rated	2,877 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH	- not rated	3,686 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ	- not rated	5,300 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Barnby Dun Village Hall	Barnby Dun Village Hall Formal Land, Top Road		713 yd
Mellors Catering Services	Barnby Dun Primary Academy, Church Road		1,087 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Olive Bar and Grill	Station Road, Barnby Dun	663 yd
Barnby Dun Social Club	High Street, Barnby Dun	825 yd
The Hart of Barnby Dun	Top Road, Barnby Dun	909 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barnby Dun Fish & Chip Shop	Unit 5, Marlowe Road	1,055 yd
Ace Pizza & Grill	Unit 2, Marlowe Road	1,055 yd
New China	Unit 4, Marlowe Road	1,055 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Doncaster Golf Range Ltd ARMTHORPE LANE	golf	449 yd
Barnby Dun And Kirk Sandall Sports Association Doncaster Road	grass pitches	1,047 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	28.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	29.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	48.22 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	48.22 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.52 Mbit/s

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