Owston Lane, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8EF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN6 8EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	51.5%	-1.5%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47%	48.5%	1.5%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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 DN6 8EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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	33.5%	43%	9.5%	37.9%	5.1%
Married: Opposite sex	51.4%	39.7%	-11.7%	44.2%	-4.5%
Separated	2.3%	4.6%	2.3%	2.2%	2.4%
Divorced	8.7%	7.6%	-1.1%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	4.1%	5.1%	1.0%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

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	54.3%	49.5%	-4.8%	48.4%	1.1%
Good health	28.3%	30.6%	2.3%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	11%	15.3%	4.3%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	4.7%	3.3%	-1.4%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 12.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.8%	25.1%	0.3%	18.2%	6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	23.9%	17.4%	-6.5%	9.6%	7.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22%	17%	-5.0%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	5.5%	0.0%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	20.9%	10.8%	16.9%	4.0%
Degree or Similar	10.6%	12.3%	1.7%	33.8%	-21.5%
Other	3.2%	1.7%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
White	100%	99%	-1.0%	81.4%	17.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%

Country of Birth

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	95.7%	93.1%	-2.6%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	3.3%	5.6%	2.3%	6.1%	-0.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	93.7%	-2.0%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1%	2%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0.7%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.6%	76.7%	-2.1%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	4%	1.5%	2.5%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	20.1%	13.5%	6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.8%	37.2%	15.6%
Christian	40.3%	46.2%	-5.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Owston Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Owston Lane was 152.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% lower than the Adwick le Street & Carcroft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Owston Lane has the 21st highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Adwick le Street & Carcroft and the 271st highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DN6 8EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Owston Lane are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Doncaster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Owston Lane, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN6 8EF

Average Price
£179,487

Semi-Detached
£179,487

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Owston Lane

Average Price
£171,840

Semi-Detached
£171,840

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Owston LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Owston Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2017-06-09	£248,929
10 Owston Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£103,000	2015-11-13	£162,423
10 Owston Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£76,000	2014-12-23	£121,646
8 Owston Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£36,000	2001-03-23	£159,237
4 Owston Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£38,825	2000-03-31	£171,732

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN6 8EF

Employment

DN6 8EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	102
Part-Time Employee	39
Retired	18
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	12
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	44
Human health and social work activities	18
Transport and storage	16
Education	10
Manufacturing	9
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carcroft Primary School Owston Road , Carcroft DN6 8DR	- not rated	539 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Owston Park Primary Academy Lodge Road , Skellow DN6 8PU	2out of 4	704 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Spa Academy Askern Sutton Road , Askern DN6 0AQ	1out of 4	2,772 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy Alfred Road , Askern DN6 0PZ	4out of 4	2,841 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Adwick Primary School Stafford Road , Woodlands DN6 7LW	3out of 4	3,141 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Adwick Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SF	2out of 4	2,915 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Campsmount Academy Ryecroft Road , Norton DN6 9AS	3out of 4	4,414 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD	3out of 4	5,240 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Ridge Community School Tenter Balk Lane , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7EF	- not rated	2,814 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Ridge Employability College 10 Ebor Court , Malton Way DN6 7FE	- not rated	2,826 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blush Tea Rooms	3-5 High Street, Carcroft	776 yd
Eurest	Asda, High Street	806 yd
Jaffa & Cakes	2 Owston Road, Carcroft	831 yd
Family Hub	Bullcroft Memorial Hall, Chestnut Avenue	954 yd
Aphrodite Spa and Beauty	Hollin House, Station Road	974 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bullcroft Sports And Pastimes Club	Lodge Road, Carcroft	405 yd
Owston Hall Hotel	Owston Hall, Stockbridge Lane	802 yd
Carcroft Village Social Club Ltd	Carcroft Village Working Mens Club, Chestnut Avenue	1,007 yd
Bullcroft Main Colliery Officials	57 Skellow Road, Carcroft	1,060 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Curry House	89 Owston Road, Carcroft	485 yd
Pizza Hot	9 High Street, Carcroft	812 yd
King Fishery	13 High Street, Carcroft	812 yd
Pinar Kebab & Pizza	73 Owston Road, Carcroft	847 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores Limited	Asda, High Street		806 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bullcroft Sports & Pastimes Club LODGE ROAD	grass pitches	401 yd
Owston Hall Hotel Golf Course	golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	696 yd
Owston Park Primary School LODGE ROAD	grass pitches	821 yd
Carcroft Park CHESTNUT AVENUE	grass pitches	971 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	60.0%

Speed Aviability

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	40.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.