Melton Road, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7PA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN5 7PA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.5%	47.8%	-0.7%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	51.5%	52.2%	0.7%	49.0%	3.2%

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 vicinity of DN5 7PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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	20.7%	22.2%	1.5%	37.9%	-15.7%
Married: Opposite sex	68.7%	64.7%	-4.0%	44.2%	20.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	7.6%	7.1%	-0.5%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	1.8%	4.8%	3.0%	6.1%	-1.3%

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 (89.1%) 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	55.7%	56.9%	1.2%	48.4%	8.5%
Good health	33.5%	32.2%	-1.3%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	7.5%	8.5%	1.0%	12.7%	-4.2%
Bad health	2.4%	1.4%	-1.0%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.9%	1%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.3%	13.3%	2.0%	18.2%	-4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	7.6%	-4.0%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	15.3%	-2.5%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	6.8%	-0.8%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	18.9%	4.4%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	35.3%	35.7%	0.4%	33.8%	1.9%
Other	1.8%	2.4%	0.6%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	99.1%	98.3%	-0.8%	81.4%	16.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	98.2%	98%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	6.1%	-5.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.4%	1.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	98%	0.4%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.2%	76.7%	16.5%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.4%	37.2%	-5.8%
Christian	62.8%	46.2%	16.6%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Melton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melton Road was 68.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Melton Road has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 382nd lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in DN5 7PA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Melton Road are based on 208 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 Melton Road, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7PA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN5 7PA

Average Price
£456,052

Semi-Detached
£346,306

Terraced
£354,960

Detached
£537,280

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melton Road

Average Price
£404,933

Semi-Detached
£282,290

Terraced
£280,528

Detached
£510,961

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£413,262

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
376 Melton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£730,000	2024-05-07	£780,982
394 Melton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2020-12-16	£330,774
394 Melton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2020-10-21	£309,638
402 Melton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2020-01-10	£595,589
378 Melton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2019-07-04	£698,151

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN5 7PA

Employment

DN5 7PA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DN5 7PA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	2
Unemployed	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Education	30
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Manufacturing	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Copley Junior School Cadeby Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SD	3out of 4	347 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School Field House Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7RN	4out of 4	504 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warmsworth Primary School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG	4out of 4	1,999 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Richmond Hill Primary Academy Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB	3out of 4	2,330 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Waverley Academy Douglas Road , DN4 0UB	1out of 4	2,459 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB	2out of 4	3,246 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD	3out of 4	4,388 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND	1out of 4	4,513 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
De Warenne Academy Gardens Lane , Conisbrough DN12 3JY	2out of 4	4,693 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF	- not rated	4,771 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB	3out of 4	2,358 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT	3out of 4	3,042 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stone Hill School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB	4out of 4	3,246 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT	- not rated	3,250 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW	- not rated	4,207 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mehfil Indian Brasserie	4-6 Main Street, Sprotbrough		522 yd
Otto Bar & Kitchen	8-10 Main Street, Sprotbrough		537 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sprotbrough Country Club	2-4 Cadeby Road, Sprotbrough	286 yd
The Boat Inn	Lower Sprotbrough, Nursery Lane	846 yd
The Ivanhoe	183 Melton Road, Sprotbrough	928 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Marys Church Hall CHURCH HALL CHURCH HALL MAIN STREET		500 yd
Sprotbrough Cricket Club MELTON ROAD	grass pitches	517 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	178.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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