Jossey Lane is in Bentley, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN5 0BS is located in the Bentley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jossey Lane, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN5 0DA, DN5 0GA, DN5 0BZ, DN5 0UL, DN5 0BH, DN5 0DT, DN5 0BU, DN5 0UH, DN5 0AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN5 0BS 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 | 54.2% | 51.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.6% | 39.2% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 42.2% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 44.3% | 47.6% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.7% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 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.
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 18.3% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 15.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 17% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 19% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 98.7% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97% | 97.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 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 | 96.8% | 97.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jossey Lane was 118.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Jossey Lane has the 38th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 367th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jossey Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-11-24 | £244,995 |
| The Farmhouse Jossey Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2023-09-14 | £260,243 |
| 4 Jossey Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2020-11-19 | £208,421 |
| 6 Jossey Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-09-09 | £181,345 |
| 26 Jossey Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2011-11-04 | £141,460 |
DN5 0BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley High Street Primary School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School Finkle Street , Bentley DN5 0RP | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley New Village Primary School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School Rose Crescent , Scawthorpe DN5 9EW | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 2out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 3,641 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Adwick Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SF | 2out of 4 | 3,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Hill School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 4out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge Community School Tenter Balk Lane , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7EF | - not rated | 4,126 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moona Coffee | 76-78 High Street, Bentley | 212 yd | |
| AJ's Cafe | 116 High Street, Bentley | 212 yd | |
| Masala Restaurant Bentley Doncaster Ltd | 9 High Street, Bentley | 249 yd | |
| BFC | 83 High Street, Bentley | 282 yd | |
| LUF Cafe | 10 Askern Road, Bentley | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Hotel | Chapel Street, Bentley | 176 yd | |
| Rhinos | Ground Floor, 71-73 High Street | 282 yd | |
| Bentley WMC | Bentley Working Mens Club, Mill Gate | 457 yd | |
| Bentley North End Sports&Social Pub | Askern Road, Bentley | 855 yd | |
| West End Working Mens Club | Cusworth Road, Bentley | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens House | 22 Cooke Street, Bentley | 96 yd | |
| Lucky Six | 70 High Street, Bentley | 212 yd | |
| Pizza Jim | 11 High Street, Bentley | 249 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 31 High Street, Bentley | 249 yd | |
| Fish Bits | 35 High Street, Bentley | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Coliseum Buildings, High Street | 282 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Hall High Street | 249 yd | |
| Youngs Fitness Centre (Closed) 71-73 71-73 High Street | health and fitness suite | 266 yd |
| Bentley High Street Primary School HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Bentley Park LIMBRECK COURT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 434 yd |
| Langdale Drive Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LANGDALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Bentley New Village ROSSLYN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Askern Springs CHATSWORTH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Castle Hills Primary School JOSSEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Queens Drive WELLINGTON GROVE | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Afc Bentley THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.