Lister Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN4 8AR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	40.4%	49.8%	9.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	59.6%	50.2%	-9.4%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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 8AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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	67.5%	56.7%	-10.8%	37.9%	18.8%
Married: Opposite sex	16.6%	19.3%	2.7%	44.2%	-24.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	3.9%	4.7%	0.8%	2.2%	2.5%
Divorced	9.2%	18%	8.8%	9.1%	8.9%
Widowed	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	6.1%	-5.7%

Health

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	36.2%	43.1%	6.9%	48.4%	-5.3%
Good health	41.9%	33%	-8.9%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	16.8%	12.4%	-4.4%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	4.2%	8.6%	4.4%	4.0%	4.6%
Very bad health	0.9%	3%	2.1%	1.2%	1.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 8AR this area, 34% 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 18.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.9%	34%	-11.9%	18.2%	15.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	15.3%	4.0%	9.6%	5.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11%	10.2%	-0.8%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	1.4%	4.3%	2.9%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.1%	11.5%	4.4%	16.9%	-5.4%
Degree or Similar	12.4%	18.7%	6.3%	33.8%	-15.1%
Other	11%	6%	-5.0%	2.8%	3.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	3.1%	-1.2%
Pakistani	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	1.2%	6.7%	5.5%	2.5%	4.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%
White	90.7%	78.1%	-12.6%	81.4%	-3.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Arab	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0.6%	5.9%	5.3%	1.6%	4.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 50.2% 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	75.1%	50.2%	-24.9%	83.2%	-33.0%
European Union	16.8%	36.8%	20.0%	6.1%	30.7%
Rest of Europe	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	2.7%	5.6%	2.9%	2.7%	2.9%
Middle East and Asia	3.9%	4.1%	0.2%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.9%	50.6%	-24.3%	83.2%	-32.6%
10+ Years	7.2%	11.2%	4.0%	9.8%	1.4%
5-10 Years	9.3%	14.6%	5.3%	2.9%	11.7%
2-5 Years	4.2%	16.1%	11.9%	2.2%	13.9%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	7.5%	3.0%	1.9%	5.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	40.7%	76.7%	-36.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Lithuania	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Poland	7.8%	1.3%	6.5%
Romania	19.8%	0.9%	18.9%
Other EU countries	3.7%	1.5%	2.2%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	18.3%	13.5%	4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.1%	37.2%	-2.1%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	4.5%	6.5%	-2.0%
Sikh	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Lister Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lister Avenue was 649.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 248.5% higher than the Balby South average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Lister Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South and the 13th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 170.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DN4 8AR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lister Avenue are based on 69 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Doncaster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lister Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AR

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN4 8AR

Average Price
£92,915

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£92,915

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lister Avenue

Average Price
£96,959

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£96,959

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lister AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Lister Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2024-07-26	£90,487
50 Lister Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£68,500	2023-08-24	£74,024
30 Lister Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2023-07-28	£99,669
46 Lister Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£78,000	2023-06-05	£86,291
14 Lister Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£98,500	2022-10-12	£104,443

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN4 8AR

Employment

DN4 8AR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Long-Term Sick or disabled	42
Unemployed	19
Other	17
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	13
Part-Time Employee	11
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Retired	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	18
Transport and storage	18
Human health and social work activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Education	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL	3out of 4	319 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN	3out of 4	571 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hexthorpe Primary School Urban Road , Hexthorpe DN4 0HH	2out of 4	786 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP	1out of 4	1,001 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA	3out of 4	1,185 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF	- not rated	1,423 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND	1out of 4	1,471 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG	4out of 4	1,873 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG	- not rated	2,036 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY	3out of 4	2,126 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ	- not rated	979 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT	- not rated	1,039 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT	3out of 4	1,609 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
More Than Ed Independent Special School Cherry Tree Court , Woodfield Park DN4 8QN	- not rated	1,891 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW	- not rated	1,962 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
JJ's Diner @ CVA Auctions	24 Carr Hill, Balby	160 yd
Roadside Cafe	101 St Catherines Avenue, Balby	203 yd
Olive Catering Services	Belmont Works, St Catherines Avenue	224 yd
Suburb Buns and Slice	205 Balby Road, Balby	260 yd
The Coffee Club Doncaster	296 Balby Road, Balby	504 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Balby Rhino	81-89 Balby Road, Balby	70 yd
Park Social Club	2 Victoria Road, Balby	238 yd
White Swan Hotel	Balby Road, Balby	400 yd
Balby Bridge Working Mens Club	26 Roberts Road, Balby	623 yd
Plough Inn	24 High Road, Balby	679 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Massimo Doncaster	73 Balby Road, Balby	70 yd
Sarah's Desserts	Ground Floor, 155 Balby Road	227 yd
Chicos Pizza and Grill	Ground Floor, 155 Balby Road	227 yd
Wonderful 2	145 Balby Road, Balby	260 yd
Pizza Crazy	300 Balby Road, Balby	504 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Sandford Road, Balby		494 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness Village Balby STONEGATE MEWS	health and fitness suite	404 yd
Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE	grass pitches	416 yd
Bridon Sports Ground (Closed) Cross Bank	grass pitches	571 yd
Sandford Road Recreation Ground SURREY STREET	grass pitches	709 yd
C & R Health & Fitness 187A 187A URBAN ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	844 yd
Hexthorpe Methodist Church URBAN ROAD		847 yd
Doncaster Indoor Bowls Club URBAN ROAD	indoor bowls	889 yd
Hexthorpe Parish Church LAUGHTON ROAD		1,010 yd
Hexthorpe Flats HARVEST CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,090 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	96.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DN4 8AR