Derwent Drive is in Lakeside, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 5PB is located in the Bessacarr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 2012-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derwent Drive, Lakeside, Doncaster, DN4 5PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 5PZ, DN4 5PX, DN4 5PG, DN4 5QB, DN4 5PA, DN4 5PY, DN4 5DN, DN4 5QF, DN4 5LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 5PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 50.5% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 55.1% | 49.5% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 43.5% | 38.8% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 38.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 17.5% | 7.9% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 58% | 53.5% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 11.8% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 5PB this area, 6.3% 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 | 9.6% | 6.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 21.9% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 40.6% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 1.6% | -5.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 80.4% | 89.2% | 8.8% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 79.3% | 81.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 11.4% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 4.9% | -7.8% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 81.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 10.8% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1.6% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Drive was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% lower than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Derwent Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 13th lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Derwent Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-10-25 | £266,575 |
| 52 Derwent Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-08-05 | £141,216 |
| 16 Derwent Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-07-12 | £141,216 |
| 35 Derwent Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-05 | £265,311 |
| 48 Derwent Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2023-03-21 | £148,896 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES | - not rated | 698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessacarr Primary Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Elmham Road , Cantley DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , DN4 7EZ | 1out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 2,357 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Danum Armthorpe Road , DN2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 3,042 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 | 1,188 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH | 2out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 2,163 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 | 2,386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Herten Way, Doncaster | 330 yd | |
| Nandos | Herten Way, Doncaster | 330 yd | |
| Frankie And Bennys | Herten Way, Doncaster | 330 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | Unit 1, Herten Triangle | 337 yd | |
| Estabulo | Unit 5, Herten Traingle | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheswold | Herten Way, Doncaster | 330 yd | |
| Doncaster Tenpin | Herten Triangle, Herten Way | 406 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Bessacarr | Miller & Carter Steakhouse, Bawtry Road | 425 yd | |
| Lakeside Suite Sports Bar | Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way | 932 yd | |
| The Lakeside Beefeater | Lakeside Beefeater And Premier Inn, Wilmington Drive | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Cinema | Herten Way, Doncaster | 330 yd | |
| Ruchi Indian Takeaway | Adjacent 1, St Helens Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Gliwice Way, Doncaster | 425 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Cross Academy Lower Site ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| The Dome Leisure Complex DONCASTER LEISURE PARK DONCASTER LEISURE PARK BAWTRY ROAD | cycling, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club SAXTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 602 yd |
| Belle Vue Ground (Doncaster Rovers Fc) (Closed) Bawtry Road | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Lakeside Primary School SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Doncaster Town Moor Golf Club BAWTRY ROAD | golf | 878 yd |
| Doncaster Rovers Fc (The Keepmoat Stadium) STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Fitness Village - Stadium STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 990 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.