Ivanhoe Way is in Sprotbrough, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN5 8DZ is located in the Sprotbrough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ivanhoe Way, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 8DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN5 8EA, DN5 8DY, DN5 8HB, DN5 8HD, DN5 8DU, DN5 8EX, DN5 8EZ, DN5 8DX, DN5 8BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN5 8DZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 55% | 53.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45% | 46.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 15.1% | 21.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 43.6% | -15.3% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 15.3% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 19% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
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 | 28% | 25.8% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -22.6% |
| Good health | 41% | 45.5% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 11.9% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 17.4% | -7.1% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 9.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 25.8% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 8.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 19% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.5% | 97.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96% | 93.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 67.8% | 46.2% | 21.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivanhoe Way was 87.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ivanhoe Way has the 53rd highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 490th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Ivanhoe Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-11-26 | £189,441 |
| 20 Ivanhoe Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-07-03 | £231,118 |
| 34 Ivanhoe Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-05-30 | £254,212 |
| 52 Ivanhoe Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-02-28 | £123,580 |
| 46 Ivanhoe Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-11-29 | £146,172 |
DN5 8DZ 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 8DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 60% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprotbrough Richmond Hill Infant School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprotbrough Richmond Hill Junior School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill Primary School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill Primary Academy Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,030 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 3,190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 4,001 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 | 2,103 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 3out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,444 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 | 1,805 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 3,596 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 | 1,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,777 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 | 1,008 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Picture Doncaster High Street , Bentley DN5 0BF | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprotbrough Branch Library | Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 202 yd | |
| Dixies Cafe | 140 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 288 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Arkwright Road | 494 yd | |
| Cafe Factor | The White Building, Brunel Road | 548 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 3, Sprotbrough Road | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Arms | Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 352 yd | |
| Murphy's Sports Bar | Murphys Sports Bar, Brunel Road | 547 yd | |
| Wheatley Hills RUFC | Brunel Road, Off York Road | 548 yd | |
| Grove Inn | York Road, Bentley | 697 yd | |
| The Three Horse Shoes | Town End, Bentley | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House | 57 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 559 yd | |
| Mr Fish | 4 Newton Lane, Sprotbrough | 796 yd | |
| Lucky Seven | 2 Newton Lane, Sprotbrough | 796 yd | |
| Pizza Range | 2A Baldwin Avenue, Off York Road | 813 yd | |
| Naaz The Restaurant | 2 Baldwin Avenue, Off York Road | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 235 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 352 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, York Road | 812 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Unit 5, Centurion Retail Park | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Lane Recreation Ground WHEATSHEAF COTTAGE WHEATSHEAF COTTAGE ANCHORAGE LANE | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Wheatley Hills Rufc BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Newlands Park MALVERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Goldsmiths Centre GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND SPROTBROUGH ROAD | 675 yd | |
| Xercise4Less (Doncaster) YORK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Hmp Doncaster MARSHGATE | artificial grass pitch | 938 yd |
| World Fitness Ltd (Closed) Unit 18 Unit 18 Marshgate | health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.