Oaklands Gardens is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 7DX is located in the Bessacarr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oaklands Gardens, Doncaster, DN4 7DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 7DY, DN4 7BJ, DN4 7DU, DN4 7BH, DN4 7DT, DN4 7BL, DN4 7DS, DN4 7DZ, DN4 7AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN4 7DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 53.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.3% | 46.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 DN4 7DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 19.3% | 18.8% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 56.6% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 19.3% | 16.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 50.4% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 27.8% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 16% | 20.1% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 20.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 9.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 15.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 39.5% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% 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 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94% | 88.4% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 94.6% | 90.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 90.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaklands Gardens was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oaklands Gardens has the 24th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 129th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oaklands Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-07-21 | £223,075 |
| 8 Oaklands Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2019-07-19 | £229,753 |
| 4 Oaklands Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-04-19 | £284,080 |
| 5 Oaklands Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-08-07 | £296,714 |
| 3 Oaklands Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2011-08-09 | £433,794 |
DN4 7DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN4 7DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 136 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessacarr Primary School Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessacarr Primary Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantley Sycamore Primary School St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH | - not rated | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , Bessacarr DN4 7EZ | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Academy Alston Road , Bessacarr DN4 7EZ | - not rated | 748 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 5,302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 2out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 3,319 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 924 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Cantley Middle School Plumpton Park Road , DN4 6SL | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 2,628 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 | 4,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Doncaster Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | - not rated | 4,889 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill House St Mary's School 65 Bawtry Road , DN4 7AD | - not rated | 317 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Young Parents Centre Elmham Road , DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club | Saxton Avenue, Bessacarr | 687 yd | |
| The Counting House | 23 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 747 yd | |
| St Paul's - Warm Space | St Paul's Church, 21 Goodison Boulevard | 910 yd | |
| Subway at the Travelodge Hotel | Lakeside Boulevard, Lakeside | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Childers | Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 747 yd | |
| Hawthorn Social Club | Goodison Boulevard, Cantley | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon City | 26 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 747 yd | |
| Nostell Plaice | 28 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 747 yd | |
| Luciano Pizzeria | 18 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 747 yd | |
| The Pink Flamingo | 29-31 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 747 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 5 St Wilfrids Court, Goodison Boulevard | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 37 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 747 yd | |
| Co-op | 10 Goodison Boulevard, Cantley | 828 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Co-Op Foods, Goodison Boulevard | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club SAXTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 560 yd |
| Willow Academy ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Cantley Methodist Church GOODISON BOULEVARD | 807 yd | |
| Hall Cross Academy Lower Site ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Stoops Lane 3 (Closed) Stoops Lane | grass pitches | 986 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.