St Chads Way is in Sprotbrough, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN5 7LF is located in the Sprotbrough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Chads Way, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN5 7YD, DN5 7YA, DN5 7YB, DN5 7LE, DN5 7DZ, DN5 7YE, DN5 7LH, DN5 7LD, DN5 7LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN5 7LF 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 | 52% | 51.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 48.3% | 0.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DN5 7LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.2% | 19.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 60.6% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 11% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 54.1% | 59.9% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 27.6% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 DN5 7LF this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 8.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 4.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 20.1% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 47.4% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 98% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 97.3% | 98.6% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 98.6% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Chads Way was 34.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Chads Way has the 24th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 St Chads Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-03-28 | £518,137 |
| 28 St Chads Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-11-22 | £465,210 |
| 14 St Chads Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-09-29 | £455,142 |
| 23 St Chads Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2021-09-24 | £504,027 |
| 34 St Chads Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-03-26 | £535,190 |
DN5 7LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School Field House Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7RN | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley Junior School Cadeby Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill Primary Academy Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Academy Douglas Road , DN4 0UB | 1out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Primary School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 2out of 4 | 3,226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 3,564 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | 3out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 4,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| More Than Ed Independent Special School Cherry Tree Court , Woodfield Park DN4 8QN | - not rated | 3,225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Bar & Kitchen | 8-10 Main Street, Sprotbrough | 734 yd | |
| Mehfil Indian Brasserie | 4-6 Main Street, Sprotbrough | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivanhoe | 183 Melton Road, Sprotbrough | 517 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church Hall CHURCH HALL CHURCH HALL MAIN STREET | 786 yd | |
| Sprotbrough Cricket Club MELTON ROAD | grass pitches | 817 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 | 93.9% |
| 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.