Sandford Road, Doncaster, DN4 8EU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 8EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.6%	50.2%	1.6%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	51.4%	49.8%	-1.6%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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	38.8%	35.1%	-3.7%	37.9%	-2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	42.8%	41.4%	-1.4%	44.2%	-2.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.5%	2.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	10.5%	13%	2.5%	9.1%	3.9%
Widowed	5.4%	7.5%	2.1%	6.1%	1.4%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.4%	29.1%	-12.3%	48.4%	-19.3%
Good health	32.6%	33.1%	0.5%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	16.9%	24.4%	7.5%	12.7%	11.7%
Bad health	6.3%	9.8%	3.5%	4.0%	5.8%
Very bad health	2.7%	3.6%	0.9%	1.2%	2.4%

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 8EU this area, 34.3% 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 21.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.4%	34.3%	-0.1%	18.2%	16.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	10.6%	-0.6%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	13.6%	-3.1%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	6.8%	2.5%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	11.4%	0.2%	16.9%	-5.5%
Degree or Similar	14.9%	21.2%	6.3%	33.8%	-12.6%
Other	7.2%	2.1%	-5.1%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	4.2%	4%	-0.2%	3.1%	0.9%
Other Asian	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	87.9%	92%	4.1%	81.4%	10.6%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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	91.8%	93.8%	2.0%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	5.4%	2.2%	-3.2%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	93.1%	1.9%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0.9%	4%	3.1%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	3%	2.2%	-0.8%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.7%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.9%	76.7%	-7.8%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	27.8%	13.5%	14.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.6%	37.2%	-0.6%
Christian	52.7%	46.2%	6.5%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Sikh	3.7%	0.9%	2.8%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Sandford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandford Road was 232.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% higher than the Balby South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sandford Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South and the 136th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DN4 8EU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (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 Sandford Road are based on 56 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 Sandford Road, Doncaster, DN4 8EU

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN4 8EU

Average Price
£274,789

Semi-Detached
£156,123

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£334,122

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandford Road

Average Price
£154,886

Semi-Detached
£140,182

Terraced
£113,662

Detached
£291,440

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£446,805

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
126 Sandford Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2010-11-23	£326,586
126 Sandford Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2010-11-23	£326,586
Flat 122 Sandford Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2007-03-22	£381,621
120 Sandford Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£106,000	2006-07-10	£167,934
Flat 122 Sandford Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£82,600	2003-01-16	£227,782

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN4 8EU

Employment

DN4 8EU 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

Retired	71
Full-Time Employee	45
Long-Term Sick or disabled	27
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	25
Other	22
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	17
Construction	13
Education	11
Transport and storage	10
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA	- not rated	231 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA	- not rated	231 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mallard Academy Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU	- not rated	872 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nightingale Infant School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9EY	- not rated	1,187 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ambler Junior School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU	- not rated	1,187 yd	Community school	No	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	2,333 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN	- not rated	3,291 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA	- not rated	5,154 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Balby Carr Community Academy Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND	- not rated	848 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Balby Carr Community Sports and Science College Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND	- not rated	848 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND	3out of 4	915 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF	3out of 4	2,645 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG	3out of 4	2,724 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	802 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU	- not rated	1,187 yd	Community school	Not Applicable		More About School
Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH	- not rated	1,474 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF	- not rated	3,472 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU	- not rated	3,977 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	3,571 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF	- not rated	3,584 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT	- not rated	457 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cedar Special School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT	- not rated	622 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT	3out of 4	629 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
More Than Ed Independent School Cherry Tree Court , Cherry Tree Way Woodfield Park DN4 8QN	- not rated	858 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Journey Education Group Oak Tree Lodge , Tickhill Road DN4 8QN	- not rated	858 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
The Linney Centre	Weston Road, Balby	544 yd
McDonalds Restaurant	Balby Retail Park, Sandford Road	632 yd
Balby Community Library	High Road, Balby	731 yd
Flourish Enterprises	Woodfield Park, St Catherines House Business Centre	853 yd
Dadesley Crafting CIC	Woodfield Park, St Catherines House Business Centre	853 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Woodfield Social Club	Woodfield Road, Balby	398 yd
Plough Inn	24 High Road, Balby	731 yd
White Swan Hotel	Balby Road, Balby	958 yd
The Spinney	1 Forest Rise, Balby	1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Weston Fish Bar	44 Weston Road, Balby	544 yd
Yang City	96 Warmsworth Road, Balby	762 yd
Golden Star	122 Warmsworth Road, Balby	762 yd
Pizza Range	138 Warmsworth Road, Balby	762 yd
Black Olive Pizzeria	108 Warmsworth Road, Balby	762 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Sandford Road, Balby		787 yd
Asda	Springwell Lane, Balby		856 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sandford Road Recreation Ground SURREY STREET	grass pitches	573 yd
Woodfield Squash And Leisure Club TICKHILL ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	735 yd
Fitness Village Balby STONEGATE MEWS	health and fitness suite	882 yd
Astrea Academy Woodfields (Academy Of Sport) WESTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	914 yd
Doncaster South City Learning Centre (Closed) Weston Road		927 yd
Bridon Sports Ground (Closed) Cross Bank	grass pitches	1,034 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	211.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DN4 8EU