Barrel Lane is in Warmsworth, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 9JR is located in the Balby South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barrel Lane, Warmsworth, Doncaster, DN4 9JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 0TP, DN4 9JS, DN4 9NF, DN4 0TR, DN4 9JQ, DN4 9NH, DN4 9ND, DN4 9NE, DN4 9JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 9JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48% | 49.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.6% | 28.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 44.4% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 13.9% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 10.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 38.4% | 38.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 18.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 26.8% | 24.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 10.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 8.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15.6% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 25.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 4.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.4% | 89% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 91.1% | 92.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 92.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrel Lane was 417.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 158.9% higher than the Balby South average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Barrel Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South and the 48th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Barrel Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-02-11 | £188,057 |
| 10 Barrel Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2024-08-02 | £160,629 |
| 20 Barrel Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-07-05 | £265,629 |
| 17 Barrel Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-03 | £260,541 |
| Ivy House Rail Court Barrel Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-03-19 | £223,913 |
DN4 9JR 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 9JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Infant School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9EY | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Junior School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mallard Primary School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Academy Douglas Road , DN4 0UB | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Primary School Douglas Road , Balby DN4 0UB | - not rated | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Carr Community Academy Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Carr Community Sports and Science College Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Wharton Academy Tait Avenue , Edlington DN12 1HH | 3out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Wharton Community College Tait Avenue , Edlington DN12 1HH | - not rated | 3,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 4,766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 5,396 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 4,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 4,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Special School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | - not rated | 833 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| More Than Ed Independent School Cherry Tree Court , Cherry Tree Way Woodfield Park DN4 8QN | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Journey Education Group Oak Tree Lodge , Tickhill Road DN4 8QN | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Academy | Douglas Road, Balby | 447 yd | |
| Lotus Restaurant | Lotus Building, High Road | 741 yd | |
| Willows of Warmsworth | 5 Mill Lane, Warmsworth | 889 yd | |
| Balby South Community Engagement | Broomhouse Estate Community Hall, 161 Galsworthy Close | 890 yd | |
| Warmsworth Library | Edlington Lane, Warmsworth | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winning Post Hotel | Warmsworth Road, Balby | 126 yd | |
| The Spinney | 1 Forest Rise, Balby | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 84 Edlington Lane, Warmsworth | 871 yd | |
| Pizza Milano | 82 Edlington Lane, Warmsworth | 871 yd | |
| Yang City | 96 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 875 yd | |
| Golden Star | 122 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 875 yd | |
| Pizza Range | 138 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Retail Uk Ltd | 237 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 46 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field Common Lane | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Club Motivation (Doncaster) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.