Cheswold Lane is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN5 8AR 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 Cheswold Lane, Doncaster, DN5 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN5 8AR is primarily male, with 55.8% of the population 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 | 49.3% | 44.2% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 55.8% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DN5 8AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.4% | 51.5% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 32.4% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 56.7% | 41.7% | -15.0% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 37.7% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 14.6% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.5% | 21.1% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 9.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 19.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 24.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92% | 92.5% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 89.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 90% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheswold Lane was 346.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.2% higher than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cheswold Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 68th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gr33N House Cheswold Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2015-02-16 | £600,250 |
DN5 8AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 151 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Other | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Infant School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Junior School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe First School Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0EP | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprotbrough Richmond Hill Infant School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 4,336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 5,239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 3out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 3,792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bridge Enterprise College Eco Power Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Road Centre Beckett Road , Wheatley DN2 4AA | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Unit 3, Sprotbrough Road | 145 yd | |
| Oriental Palace | 63 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 145 yd | |
| The Cafe Boss | 1 Cherry Lane, Doncaster | 399 yd | |
| Twisted Skatepark Cafe | Twisted Skatepark At, 3 Marshgate | 455 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd | Centurion Retail Park, Centurion Way | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horse Shoes | Town End, Bentley | 365 yd | |
| The Warehouse | 27 North Bridge Road, Doncaster | 549 yd | |
| Newton Arms | Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 713 yd | |
| Grove Inn | York Road, Bentley | 760 yd | |
| Murphy's Sports Bar | Murphys Sports Bar, Brunel Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House | 57 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 145 yd | |
| Pizza Deluxe | 8 Town End, Bentley | 365 yd | |
| Kiki | 1 Town End, Bentley | 365 yd | |
| Khan's Balti House | 1 Hunt Lane, Bentley | 528 yd | |
| Pizza Range | 2A Baldwin Avenue, Off York Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, York Road | 453 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Unit 5, Centurion Retail Park | 512 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 235 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 713 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 15 South Mall Frenchgate Centre, St Sepulchre Gate | 1,074 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 7-9 Baxter Gate, Doncaster | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Doncaster MARSHGATE | artificial grass pitch | 448 yd |
| Anchorage Lane Recreation Ground WHEATSHEAF COTTAGE WHEATSHEAF COTTAGE ANCHORAGE LANE | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Doncaster) YORK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| World Fitness Ltd (Closed) Unit 18 Unit 18 Marshgate | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Wheatley Hills Rufc BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School KIRKBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Bentley Road Recreation Ground BENTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Goldsmiths Centre GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND SPROTBROUGH ROAD | 1,062 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.