Anchorage Lane is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN5 8EB 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 Anchorage Lane, Doncaster, DN5 8EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN5 8ED, DN5 8EU, DN5 8UD, DN5 8DX, DN5 8EX, DN5 8LU, DN5 8ET, DN5 8UT, DN5 8DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN5 8EB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.7% | 49% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 33% | 33% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 45.4% | -11.1% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 12.3% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 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 | 45.2% | 40.3% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 38.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 18.7% | 19.9% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 10% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 10.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 26% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 95.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 97.6% | 93.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 92% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchorage Lane was 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anchorage Lane has the 40th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 300th lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Anchorage Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2023-09-12 | £129,293 |
| 81 Anchorage Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2022-05-30 | £209,970 |
| 83 Anchorage Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-03-30 | £189,484 |
| 63A Anchorage Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2010-05-28 | £173,816 |
| 83 Anchorage Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2007-03-30 | £173,358 |
DN5 8EB 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Windsor Walk , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School Kirkby Avenue , Bentley DN5 9TF | 4out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School Rose Crescent , Scawthorpe DN5 9EW | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill Primary Academy Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 2out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 2,450 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Hill School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 4out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Arkwright Road | 275 yd | |
| Cafe Factor | The White Building, Brunel Road | 323 yd | |
| Sprotbrough Branch Library | Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 469 yd | |
| Dixies Cafe | 140 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 531 yd | |
| Hamilton's Meals | 26 Newlands Drive, Cusworth | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy's Sports Bar | Murphys Sports Bar, Brunel Road | 323 yd | |
| Wheatley Hills RUFC | Brunel Road, Off York Road | 323 yd | |
| Grove Inn | York Road, Bentley | 535 yd | |
| Newton Arms | Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 597 yd | |
| York Bar WMC & Institute | York Bar Working Mens Club, York Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Pizza | 26 Newlands Drive, Cusworth | 619 yd | |
| Pizza Range | 2A Baldwin Avenue, Off York Road | 644 yd | |
| Naaz The Restaurant | 2 Baldwin Avenue, Off York Road | 644 yd | |
| Dragon House | 57 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 667 yd | |
| Oceans Takeaway | 1A Cusworth Lane, Scawsby | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 235 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough | 597 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, York Road | 825 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Unit 5, Centurion Retail Park | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Hills Rufc BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Anchorage Lane Recreation Ground WHEATSHEAF COTTAGE WHEATSHEAF COTTAGE ANCHORAGE LANE | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Newlands Park MALVERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Doncaster) YORK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Goldsmiths Centre GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND SPROTBROUGH ROAD | 869 yd | |
| Saltersgate Junior School WINDSOR WALK | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School KIRKBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 987 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.