Mossdale Close is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN5 9EU 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 Mossdale Close, Doncaster, DN5 9EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN5 9LN, DN5 9EY, DN5 9NX, DN5 9ET, DN5 9PL, DN5 9PH, DN5 9EN, DN5 9ES, DN5 9PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN5 9EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.5% | 37.1% | 14.6% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 34.3% | -14.0% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 35.7% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 24.5% | 7.6% | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
In the area around DN5 9EU this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 32.4% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 16.2% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 5.7% | -2.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 19% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 14.8% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 96.4% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 93.3% | 96.4% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 96.4% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mossdale Close was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Bentley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mossdale Close has the 36th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley and the 257th lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mossdale Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-09-30 | £168,980 |
| 8 Mossdale Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2021-03-05 | £217,117 |
| 9 Mossdale Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-12-20 | £250,699 |
| 4 Mossdale Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-08-09 | £299,414 |
| 3 Mossdale Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-08-31 | £234,731 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DN5 9EU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School Rose Crescent , Scawthorpe DN5 9EW | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Windsor Walk , Scawsby DN5 8NQ | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale Primary School Emley Drive , Scawsby DN5 8RL | 1out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood School Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB | 2out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Adwick Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SF | 2out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 3,764 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 3,854 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 | 1,215 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge Community School Tenter Balk Lane , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7EF | - not rated | 3,802 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Level 1 the Children's Hospital , Royal Infirmary DN2 5LT | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megabites Cafe | Unit 3, Maysam Court | 89 yd | |
| Scawthorpe Library | Amersall Road, Scawthorpe | 236 yd | |
| Don Valley Academy | Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe | 717 yd | |
| The Arkle | 11A St Davids Drive, Cusworth | 784 yd | |
| Hamilton's Meals | 26 Newlands Drive, Cusworth | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scawthorpe Social Club | Eskdale Drive, Scawthorpe | 339 yd | |
| The Sun Inn Pub | Barnsley Road, Scawsby | 562 yd | |
| York Bar WMC & Institute | York Bar Working Mens Club, York Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Fish | 11 Crossland Way, Scawthorpe | 89 yd | |
| New York Pizza | Unit 2, Maysam Court | 89 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 5, Barnsley Road | 642 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Barnsley Road | 642 yd | |
| York Road Golden Cod | York Road, Scawthorpe | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Barnsley Road, Scawsby | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scawthorpe Community Centre Amersall Road | 202 yd | |
| Langdale Drive Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LANGDALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Askern Springs CHATSWORTH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Saltersgate Junior School WINDSOR WALK | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Don Valley Academy (Closed) Jossey Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Castle Hills Primary School JOSSEY LANE | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Doncaster North City Learning (Closed) Jossey Lane | 787 yd | |
| Queens Drive WELLINGTON GROVE | grass pitches | 1,046 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.