Melton Wood Grove, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7PT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN5 7PT 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 7PT 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 Wood Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melton Wood Grove was 92.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Melton Wood Grove has the 49th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 489th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

🔎 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 7PT, 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 Wood Grove are based on 8 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 Wood Grove, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7PT

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN5 7PT

Average Price
£301,125

Semi-Detached
£231,500

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£510,000

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melton Wood Grove

Average Price
£314,605

Semi-Detached
£263,348

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£468,378

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melton Wood GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Melton Wood Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£159,950	2016-04-29	£260,860
7 Melton Wood Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2015-04-02	£234,532
5 Melton Wood Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2013-12-18	£251,651
16 Melton Wood Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£349,000	2007-01-05	£540,500
3 Melton Wood Grove, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£166,000	2006-06-30	£266,032

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN5 7PT

Employment

DN5 7PT 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 7PT 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	392 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School Field House Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7RN	3out of 4	437 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warmsworth Primary School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG	- not rated	1,994 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warmsworth First School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG	- not rated	1,994 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Richmond Hill Primary School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB	- not rated	2,114 yd	Community school	Yes	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	1,994 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN	- not rated	3,263 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED	- not rated	4,885 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA	- not rated	4,938 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB	- not rated	3,101 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB	3out of 4	3,101 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD	3out of 4	4,228 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Don Valley School and Performing Arts College Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD	- not rated	4,228 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Balby Carr Community Academy Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND	- not rated	4,278 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU	- not rated	2,669 yd	Community school	Not Applicable		More About School
Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY	- not rated	2,806 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH	- not rated	2,842 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	4,762 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF	- not rated	4,783 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	- not rated	2,142 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedar Special School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT	- not rated	2,917 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT	3out of 4	2,920 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springboard Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH	- not rated	3,010 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Anchorage School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB	- not rated	3,095 yd	Community 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		473 yd
Otto Bar & Kitchen	8-10 Main Street, Sprotbrough		482 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sprotbrough Country Club	2-4 Cadeby Road, Sprotbrough	416 yd
The Ivanhoe	183 Melton Road, Sprotbrough	825 yd
The Boat Inn	Lower Sprotbrough, Nursery Lane	940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sprotbrough Cricket Club MELTON ROAD	grass pitches	416 yd
St Marys Church Hall CHURCH HALL CHURCH HALL MAIN STREET		478 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	9.1%

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	74.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	150.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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