Lakeside Boulevard is in Lakeside, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 5FF is located in the Bessacarr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakeside Boulevard, Lakeside, Doncaster, DN4 5FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 5FD, DN4 5PR, DN4 5FA, DN4 5PS, DN4 5FL, DN4 5PU, DN4 5FG, DN4 5FE, DN4 5PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN4 5FF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 46.4% | 49.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53.6% | 50.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 5FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 46.2% | 44.1% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 39.2% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 10.2% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 62.1% | 61.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 30.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 4.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 15.2% | 8.4% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 13% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 10.3% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.7% | 44.6% | -4.1% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 91.5% | 73.1% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 69.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 69.5% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 14.6% | 12.0% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 67.8% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 12.6% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 10.9% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakeside Boulevard was 590.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 445.9% higher than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lakeside Boulevard has the 2nd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 19th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 215.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 478.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 Lakeside Boulevard, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2023-11-20 | £125,787 |
| 227 Lakeside Boulevard, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-08-11 | £138,059 |
| 221 Lakeside Boulevard, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2022-11-25 | £131,012 |
| 187 Lakeside Boulevard, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-03-26 | £158,849 |
| 183 Lakeside Boulevard, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2020-02-20 | £165,068 |
DN4 5FF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DN4 5FF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , DN4 5EP | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES | - not rated | 906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessacarr Primary Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , DN4 7EZ | 1out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Elmham Road , Cantley DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 2,516 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH | 2out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway at the Travelodge Hotel | Lakeside Boulevard, Lakeside | 56 yd | |
| The Rustic Pizza Co | Unit 3, Travelodge | 388 yd | |
| Eurest Canteen | Doncaster Call Centre, Wilmington Drive | 612 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Herten Way, Doncaster | 679 yd | |
| Nandos | Herten Way, Doncaster | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheswold | Herten Way, Doncaster | 679 yd | |
| The Lakeside Beefeater | Lakeside Beefeater And Premier Inn, Wilmington Drive | 750 yd | |
| Doncaster Tenpin | Herten Triangle, Herten Way | 765 yd | |
| Lakeside Suite Sports Bar | Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way | 874 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Bessacarr | Miller & Carter Steakhouse, Bawtry Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Cinema | Herten Way, Doncaster | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Gliwice Way, Doncaster | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Cross Academy Lower Site ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club SAXTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Fitness Village - Stadium STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Lakeside Primary School SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Doncaster Rovers Fc (The Keepmoat Stadium) STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| The Dome Leisure Complex DONCASTER LEISURE PARK DONCASTER LEISURE PARK BAWTRY ROAD | cycling, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 31.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 31.0% |
| 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 | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.