Childers Street is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 5BZ is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Childers Street, Doncaster, DN4 5BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 5DA, DN4 5DB, DN4 5AS, DN4 5AR, DN4 5DD, DN4 5DE, DN4 5BU, DN4 5BX, DN4 5BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN4 5BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 51.9% | 47.9% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.1% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 DN4 5BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 41.9% | 43.7% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 39.7% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 39.9% | 48.6% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 37.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 DN4 5BZ this area, 38.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 38.9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 20.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 12% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -21.8% |
| Other | 18.2% | 6% | -12.2% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 25.8% | 18.9% | -6.9% | 2.7% | 16.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 59.4% | 54.3% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 10.3% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
In this area, just 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 48.8% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| European Union | 21.4% | 33.8% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 27.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.7% | 14.6% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.7% | 48.8% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.1% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 14.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 4.5% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.6% | 76.7% | -37.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 11.4% | 1.3% | 10.1% |
| Romania | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% |
| Other EU countries | 10.3% | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 28.4% | 6.5% | 21.9% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Childers Street was 322.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% higher than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Childers Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 76th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Childers Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2026-01-30 | £189,474 |
| 87 Childers Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2025-08-15 | £112,794 |
| 33 Childers Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-08-16 | £109,055 |
| 33 Childers Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-03-27 | £57,055 |
| 63 Childers Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-08-25 | £117,278 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirling Primary School Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | - not rated | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | - not rated | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary School Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES | - not rated | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 3,795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 4,822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 4,836 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 4,983 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 2out of 4 | 557 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 780 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 2,712 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 | 1,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 767 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Road Centre Beckett Road , Wheatley DN2 4AA | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Eco Power Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Doncaster Apc | Middle Bank, Lakeside | 319 yd | |
| Elior Uk | Tesco Stores Ltd, Middle Bank | 484 yd | |
| Doncaster Jamia Masjid Sultania | Lime Tree Court, Belle Vue | 540 yd | |
| Anchor | Lime Tree Court, Belle Vue | 540 yd | |
| The Upper Crust | 12 Chequer Road, Hyde Park | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Working Mens Club | 3 Nelson Street, Hyde Park | 366 yd | |
| Doncaster Contract Bridge | 35 Bennetthorpe, Doncaster | 632 yd | |
| The Comrades Club | Elmfield Lodge, 2 Bennetthorpe | 634 yd | |
| Doncaster Conservative Club | 22 South Parade, Doncaster | 784 yd | |
| The Salutation | 14 South Parade, Doncaster | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Crispy Cod | 105 Carr House Road, Hyde Park | 202 yd | |
| Pizza Top | 155 Carr House Road, Hyde Park | 202 yd | |
| Palace Tandoori | 79 Carr House Road, Hyde Park | 294 yd | |
| Fish Bits | 59-61 Carr House Road, Hyde Park | 362 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, White Rose Retail Centre | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Princes Street, Doncaster | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmfield Park CARR HOUSE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 320 yd |
| Doncaster Squash & Fitness Club TOWNFIELDS TOWNFIELDS BENNETTHORPE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 673 yd |
| Doncaster Hockey Club TOWN FIELD TOWN FIELD THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Doncaster Rovers Fc (The Keepmoat Stadium) STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Doncaster) NUFFIELD HEALTH NUFFIELD HEALTH SIDINGS COURT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 835 yd |
| St James Leisure Centre (Closed) Waterdale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Lakeside Primary School SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Hall Cross Academy Upper Site THORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 917 yd |
| Fitness Village - Stadium STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Ymca (Doncaster) WOOD STREET | 960 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 | 133 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.