Stoops Lane is in Bessacarr, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 7JQ 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 Stoops Lane, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 7JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 7JA, DN4 7JL, DN4 7JN, DN4 7JG, DN4 7HY, DN4 7EZ, DN4 7EY, DN4 7HZ, DN4 7JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN4 7JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 57.7% | 54.1% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 42.3% | 45.9% | 3.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.7% | 30.5% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 40.5% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 14.1% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 12.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 | 39.4% | 38% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 18% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 8.2% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 27.5% | 18.6% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 13.6% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 32.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.1% | 95.1% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 95.9% | 91.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 91.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoops Lane was 218.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.6% higher than the Bessacarr average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Stoops Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr and the 153rd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 Stoops Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2025-04-08 | £210,584 |
| 198 Stoops Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,710 | 2023-05-17 | £195,916 |
| 200 Stoops Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-04-19 | £242,341 |
| 232 Stoops Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-11-19 | £207,404 |
| 202 Stoops Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-01-14 | £199,460 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DN4 7JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , DN4 7EZ | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Alston Road , Bessacarr DN4 7EZ | - not rated | 261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Academy Alston Road , Bessacarr DN4 7EZ | - not rated | 261 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessacarr Primary School Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessacarr Primary Ellers Avenue , Bessacarr DN4 7DT | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,988 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 2out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 3out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 3out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Cantley Middle School Plumpton Park Road , DN4 6SL | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilby Carr Middle School Aldesworth Road , Cantley DN4 6LD | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coniston Road , DN2 6JL | - not rated | 3,401 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 | 4,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 4,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Doncaster Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | - not rated | 4,781 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster St Wilfrid's Road , DN4 6AH | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill House St Mary's School 65 Bawtry Road , DN4 7AD | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Young Parents Centre Elmham Road , DN4 6LQ | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 2,874 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Counting House | 23 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Childers | Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon City | 26 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 91 yd | |
| Nostell Plaice | 28 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 91 yd | |
| Luciano Pizzeria | 18 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 91 yd | |
| The Pink Flamingo | 29-31 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 37 Nostell Place, Bessacarr | 91 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Academy ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| Stoops Lane 3 (Closed) Stoops Lane | grass pitches | 748 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 | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.