Sycamore Avenue, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN3 3HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.2%	49%	-4.2%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	46.8%	51%	4.2%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.1%	35.6%	12.5%	37.9%	-2.3%
Married: Opposite sex	55%	42.3%	-12.7%	44.2%	-1.9%
Separated	3.1%	0.8%	-2.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	9.2%	12.6%	3.4%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	9.6%	8.7%	-0.9%	6.1%	2.6%

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	33.6%	33.1%	-0.5%	48.4%	-15.3%
Good health	42.2%	39.7%	-2.5%	33.6%	6.1%
Fair health	15%	20.3%	5.3%	12.7%	7.6%
Bad health	7.3%	5.5%	-1.8%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

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 16.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.8%	20.9%	-14.9%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	12.6%	1.8%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	18.9%	1.6%	13.4%	5.5%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	11%	7.5%	5.3%	5.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	16.5%	4.6%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	13.8%	16.1%	2.3%	33.8%	-17.7%
Other	6.9%	3.9%	-3.0%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	99.4%	97.2%	-2.2%	81.4%	15.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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%	96.2%	-2.6%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	0.6%	2.8%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.5%	96.2%	-2.3%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.3%	76.7%	2.6%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
No passport held	17.9%	13.5%	4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.5%	37.2%	7.3%
Christian	49.7%	46.2%	3.5%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Sycamore Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Avenue was 115.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% higher than the Armthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Sycamore Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Armthorpe and the 378th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DN3 3HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Sycamore Avenue are based on 35 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 Sycamore Avenue, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN3 3HQ

Average Price
£188,448

Semi-Detached
£188,448

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sycamore Avenue

Average Price
£193,751

Semi-Detached
£193,751

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sycamore AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Sycamore Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2024-07-30	£218,094
31 Sycamore Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-11-23	£266,772
25 Sycamore Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2022-11-04	£184,156
26 Sycamore Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-08-12	£238,091
11 Sycamore Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2021-07-16	£192,941

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN3 3HQ

Employment

DN3 3HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	86
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Education	12
Construction	11
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	11
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Mining and quarrying	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DG	3out of 4	955 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tranmoor Primary Tranmoor Lane , Armthorpe DN3 3DB	3out of 4	1,065 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DB	1out of 4	1,157 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southfield Primary Tranmoor Lane , Armthorpe DN3 3BN	3out of 4	1,245 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy The Drive , Edenthorpe DN3 2LS	3out of 4	1,643 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Armthorpe Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA	3out of 4	834 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hungerhill School Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY	4out of 4	2,183 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD	3out of 4	2,672 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF	2out of 4	4,150 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ash Hill Academy Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH	2out of 4	4,911 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	2,674 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Heatherwood School Leger Way , DN2 6HQ	- not rated	2,875 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT	- not rated	4,582 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH	2out of 4	4,886 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH	- not rated	4,999 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	Distance
Rands Lane Cafe	Rands Lane Industrial Estate, Rands Lane	337 yd
Gunhills Cafe	Gunhills Lane, Armthorpe	375 yd
Bella Hog Ltd	Unit B2 Armthorpe Enterprise Centre, Rands Lane	517 yd
IKEA Distribution Services Ltd	Ikea Distribution Centre, Yorkshire Way	679 yd
Elachi Indian Restaurant	Unit 1, Mill Street	692 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Wheatsheaf	Church Street, Armthorpe	887 yd
Armthorpe Coronation Community Club	Coronation Working Mens Club, Tranmoor Lane	962 yd
The Clubhouse	Armthorpe Miners Welfare Recreation Ground, Church Street	1,028 yd
Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust	Armthorpe Sports Centre, Mere Lane	1,041 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Armthorpe Grill	3 Croft Court, Church Street	635 yd
Kings Fish Bar	54 Mill Street, Armthorpe	692 yd
Amelio's	42 Mill Street, Armthorpe	692 yd
Jade House	49 Beech Road, Armthorpe	837 yd
Shang Hai	21A Church Street, Armthorpe	887 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Op	Unit 1, Site Of Former Acorn	166 yd
Aldi	Aldi Foodstore Limited, Church Street	1,028 yd
WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Church Street	1,028 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wicket Hern Road Recreation Ground WALBANK ROAD	grass pitches	627 yd
Briar Road Playing Field Bevre Road	grass pitches	735 yd
Armthorpe Albion Football Club (Closed) Briar Road	grass pitches	735 yd
Armthorpe Academy MERE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	968 yd
Armthorpe Community Centre CHURCH STREET		985 yd
Premier Health And Fitness (Closed) Park View Park View Church Street	health and fitness suite	1,047 yd
Armthorpe Miners Welfare Sports Club CHURCH STREET	grass pitches	1,056 yd
Armthorpe Miners Welfare (Site 2) CHURCH STREET	grass pitches	1,056 yd
Armthorpe Leisure Centre MERE LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,064 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	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	105.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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