Saffron Drive, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8EF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 8EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.9%	51.7%	3.8%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	52.1%	48.3%	-3.8%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 8EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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	27.4%	51%	23.6%	37.9%	13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	58.1%	36.4%	-21.7%	44.2%	-7.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	2.6%	3.4%	0.8%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	11.1%	6.5%	-4.6%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	0.9%	1%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.1%) 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	61.8%	61.6%	-0.2%	48.4%	13.2%
Good health	33.9%	31.5%	-2.4%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	3.6%	4.9%	1.3%	12.7%	-7.8%
Bad health	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%

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 8EF this area, 7.6% 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	5.1%	7.6%	2.5%	18.2%	-10.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	6.3%	-10.8%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	12.4%	-7.3%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	4.5%	-0.6%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	24.2%	10.5%	16.9%	7.3%
Degree or Similar	36.8%	42.9%	6.1%	33.8%	9.1%
Other	2.6%	2.1%	-0.5%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	6.1%	0.2%	-5.9%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	1.8%	2%	0.2%	3.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	1.2%	3.3%	2.1%	2.5%	0.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	89.1%	88.3%	-0.8%	81.4%	6.9%
Roma	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86% 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	92.7%	86%	-6.7%	83.2%	2.8%
European Union	1.8%	8.7%	6.9%	6.1%	2.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	4.2%	2.2%	-2.0%	5.6%	-3.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	86.5%	-6.2%	83.2%	3.3%
10+ Years	0%	8.6%	8.6%	9.8%	-1.2%
5-10 Years	0.6%	2.7%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	2.4%	2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0.2%	-4.0%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.7%	76.7%	4.0%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	4.9%	1.3%	3.6%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.8%	37.2%	16.6%
Christian	38.7%	46.2%	-7.5%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Saffron Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saffron Drive was 281.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% higher than the Balby South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Saffron Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South and the 100th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 223.4%.

🔎 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 8EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Saffron Drive are based on 6 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 Saffron Drive, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN4 8EF

Average Price
£153,138

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£79,110

Detached
£264,180

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Saffron Drive

Average Price
£183,719

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£84,805

Detached
£282,633

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Saffron DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Saffron Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2018-09-14	£278,787
5 Saffron Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property	£55,408	2017-12-21	£84,805
3 Saffron Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property	£55,408	2017-12-21	£84,805
1 Saffron Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property	£55,408	2017-12-21	£84,805
4 Saffron Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property	£176,995	2016-02-29	£279,098

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN4 8EF

Employment

DN4 8EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	235
Part-Time Employee	47
Self-Employed	41
Looking after home or family	15
Retired	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	8
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Education	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carr Lodge Academy Grady Drive , Balby DN4 8GA	3out of 4	719 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA	- not rated	1,812 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA	- not rated	1,812 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mallard Academy Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU	- not rated	2,650 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside Primary Academy Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES	3out of 4	2,834 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG	- not rated	4,104 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN	- not rated	4,588 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND	3out of 4	1,144 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Balby Carr Community Academy Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND	- not rated	1,264 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Balby Carr Community Sports and Science College Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND	- not rated	1,264 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG	3out of 4	2,510 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG	2out of 4	2,592 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY	- not rated	2,744 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU	- not rated	2,971 yd	Community school	Not Applicable		More About School
Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU	- not rated	3,016 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH	- not rated	3,170 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF	- not rated	3,327 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF	- not rated	4,361 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF	- not rated	4,364 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
More Than Ed Independent School Cherry Tree Court , Cherry Tree Way Woodfield Park DN4 8QN	- not rated	1,294 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Journey Education Group Oak Tree Lodge , Tickhill Road DN4 8QN	- not rated	1,294 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ	- not rated	2,343 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT	- not rated	2,410 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cedar Special School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT	- not rated	2,561 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Servest Food	Tesco Extra, Balby	680 yd
Tesco Family Dining	Tesco Extra, Balby	680 yd
Subway	Unit 1, Tesco Extra	680 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Maple Tree	Plantation Road, Balby		884 yd
Woodfield Farm Pub Restaurant	Bullrush Grove, Balby		945 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yo! To Go! Doncaster	Tesco Extra, Balby	680 yd
Posh Charcoal	Unit 3, Plantation Road	827 yd
Pizza Hut	Unit 5, Plantation Road	827 yd
Fish King	Unit 8, Plantation Road	827 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Extra, Balby		680 yd
WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited	Unit 1a, Water Vole Way		1,009 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Carr Lodge Academy GRADY DRIVE	grass pitches	702 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	350 Mbit/s
Average download speed	420 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	35 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	32 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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