Northfield Road is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN5 8AY 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 Northfield Road, Doncaster, DN5 8AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN5 8AX, DN5 8AU, DN5 8BN, DN5 8AD, DN5 8AS, DN5 8DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN5 8AY 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 8AY, 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 Northfield Road was 346.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.2% higher than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Northfield Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Northfield Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2025-11-27 | £147,457 |
| Arleigh Northfield Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-02-24 | £221,473 |
| 96 Northfield Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2025-01-29 | £126,145 |
| 100 Northfield Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-05-28 | £122,234 |
| 23 Northfield Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-01-13 | £277,250 |
DN5 8AY 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 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Infant School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Junior School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Junior Academy Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 5,243 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 | 1,964 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley School and Performing Arts College Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,136 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 4,012 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 | 1,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,392 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 | 745 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Picture Doncaster High Street , Bentley DN5 0BF | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,750 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 | 196 yd | |
| Oriental Palace | 63 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 196 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd | Centurion Retail Park, Centurion Way | 422 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Arkwright Road | 476 yd | |
| Cafe Factor | The White Building, Brunel Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Inn | York Road, Bentley | 425 yd | |
| Murphy's Sports Bar | Murphys Sports Bar, Brunel Road | 505 yd | |
| Wheatley Hills RUFC | Brunel Road, Off York Road | 505 yd | |
| The Three Horse Shoes | Town End, Bentley | 515 yd | |
| Newton Arms | Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House | 57 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 196 yd | |
| Pizza Range | 2A Baldwin Avenue, Off York Road | 512 yd | |
| Naaz The Restaurant | 2 Baldwin Avenue, Off York Road | 512 yd | |
| Pizza Deluxe | 8 Town End, Bentley | 515 yd | |
| Kiki | 1 Town End, Bentley | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, York Road | 292 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Unit 5, Centurion Retail Park | 409 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 235 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Lane Recreation Ground WHEATSHEAF COTTAGE WHEATSHEAF COTTAGE ANCHORAGE LANE | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Doncaster) YORK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Wheatley Hills Rufc BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School KIRKBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Hmp Doncaster MARSHGATE | artificial grass pitch | 778 yd |
| World Fitness Ltd (Closed) Unit 18 Unit 18 Marshgate | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Bentley Road Recreation Ground BENTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Newlands Park MALVERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Queens Drive WELLINGTON GROVE | grass pitches | 941 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.