Drummond Avenue is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN5 8XE is located in the Roman Ridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drummond Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 8XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN5 8RB, DN5 8XB, DN5 8QJ, DN5 8XD, DN5 8RH, DN5 8SU, DN5 8RJ, DN5 8ST, DN5 8TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN5 8XE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 31.2% | 32% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 47.8% | 47.3% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 18.6% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.7% | 17.6% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 23% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 20.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.3% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.3% | 98.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drummond Avenue was 142.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% lower than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drummond Avenue has the 34th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 298th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Drummond Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-10-24 | £215,103 |
| 8 Drummond Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,995 | 2003-04-25 | £229,135 |
| 8 Drummond Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £44,000 | 1995-06-30 | £217,376 |
DN5 8XE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Primary School Emley Drive , Scawsby DN5 8RL | 1out of 4 | 249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Windsor Walk , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School Rose Crescent , Scawthorpe DN5 9EW | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community school | 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 | 247 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Adwick Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SF | 2out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 4,344 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 4,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Hill School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 4out of 4 | 247 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge Community School Tenter Balk Lane , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7EF | - not rated | 3,598 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge Employability College 10 Ebor Court , Malton Way DN6 7FE | - not rated | 4,663 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arkle | 11A St Davids Drive, Cusworth | 753 yd | |
| Don Valley Academy | Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe | 903 yd | |
| Megabites Cafe | Unit 3, Maysam Court | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scawsby Mill | Barnsley Road, Scawsby | 446 yd | |
| The Sun Inn Pub | Barnsley Road, Scawsby | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozza Prime | 13 St Davids Drive, Cusworth | 753 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Barnsley Road | 838 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 5, Barnsley Road | 838 yd | |
| King Fish | 11 Crossland Way, Scawthorpe | 1,006 yd | |
| New York Pizza | Unit 2, Maysam Court | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Barnsley Road, Scawsby | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 325 yd |
| Anchorage School (Closed) | 423 yd | |
| Stone Hill School STONE HILL SCHOOL STONE HILL SCHOOL BARNSLEY ROAD | 444 yd | |
| Doncaster North City Learning (Closed) Jossey Lane | 840 yd | |
| Don Valley Academy (Closed) Jossey Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Saltersgate Junior School WINDSOR WALK | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Scawthorpe Community Centre Amersall Road | 1,089 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.