Scawsby Lane, Scawsby, Doncaster, DN5 7UG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN5 7UG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	52%	2.6%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	50.6%	48%	-2.6%	49.0%	-1.0%

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 7UG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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	22.2%	25%	2.8%	37.9%	-12.9%
Married: Opposite sex	62.6%	56.4%	-6.2%	44.2%	12.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	8.7%	7.3%	-1.4%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	6.1%	10.5%	4.4%	6.1%	4.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.2%	43.1%	2.9%	48.4%	-5.3%
Good health	35.9%	33.9%	-2.0%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	17.4%	19.8%	2.4%	12.7%	7.1%
Bad health	5.8%	2.4%	-3.4%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	21.3%	17.7%	-3.6%	18.2%	-0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	9.1%	-4.8%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	15.5%	-0.6%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	7.8%	9.5%	1.7%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	14.5%	4.9%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	27%	33.2%	6.2%	33.8%	-0.6%
Other	4.3%	0.5%	-3.8%	2.8%	-2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	0.7%	0.5%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%
White	98.5%	96.8%	-1.7%	81.4%	15.4%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% 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	98.1%	98.4%	0.3%	83.2%	15.2%
European Union	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	98.4%	0.3%	83.2%	15.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.7%	76.7%	12.0%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	60.3%	46.2%	14.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Scawsby Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scawsby Lane was 104.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% lower than the Conisbrough average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Scawsby Lane has the 44th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Conisbrough and the 432nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,000

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DN5 7UG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Scawsby Lane 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 Scawsby Lane, Scawsby, Doncaster, DN5 7UG

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN5 7UG

Average Price
£288,987

Semi-Detached
£267,546

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£331,870

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Scawsby Lane

Average Price
£310,754

Semi-Detached
£296,883

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£352,367

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Scawsby LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Glenlee Scawsby Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-04-01	£233,474
Redlands Scawsby Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2020-09-21	£399,118
Romaine Scawsby Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2013-10-01	£271,556
Poppyfields Scawsby Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£143,000	2003-12-04	£338,861
Poppyfields Scawsby Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£132,500	2003-08-15	£338,577

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN5 7UG

Employment

DN5 7UG 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 DN5 7UG 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	78
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	13
Education	13
Manufacturing	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	5
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfields Primary School Highfields , DN6 7JE	- not rated	911 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfields Primary Academy Coppice Road , Highfields DN6 7JB	3out of 4	919 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Scawsby Rosedale Primary School Emley Drive , Scawsby DN5 8RL	- not rated	1,249 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rosedale Primary School Emley Drive , Scawsby DN5 8RL	3out of 4	1,249 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands The Crescent , Woodlands DN6 7RG	3out of 4	1,847 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED	- not rated	2,210 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brodsworth CofE First and Middle School Park View , Brodsworth DN5 7XF	- not rated	2,898 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA	- not rated	3,189 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU	- not rated	3,603 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carcroft Middle School Owston Road , Carcroft DN6 8DR	- not rated	4,625 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	1,232 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB	3out of 4	1,232 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD	3out of 4	1,342 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Don Valley School and Performing Arts College Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD	- not rated	1,342 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Adwick Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SF	3out of 4	2,333 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH	- not rated	4,910 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL	- not rated	5,369 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	4,777 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF	- not rated	4,793 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Anchorage School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB	- not rated	1,134 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stone Hill School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB	- not rated	1,232 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rosedale Road First School Rosedale Road , Scawsby DN5 8SU	- not rated	1,358 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Ridge Community School Tenter Balk Lane , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7EF	- not rated	2,586 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Ridge Community School Tenter Balk Lane , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7EF	- not rated	2,586 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Scawsby Mill	Barnsley Road, Scawsby		1,028 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Roman Ridge Playing Fields Roman Ridge	grass pitches	531 yd
Highfields Recreation Ground Market Street	grass pitches	845 yd
Stone Hill School STONE HILL SCHOOL STONE HILL SCHOOL BARNSLEY ROAD		1,042 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	16.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	16.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	16.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	16.7%

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	83.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	22.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	22.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	27.4 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	27.4 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	6.91 Mbit/s

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