Ings Lane is in Skellow, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN6 8QU is located in the Adwick le Street & Carcroft electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster North. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ings Lane, Skellow, Doncaster, DN6 8QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN6 8JJ, DN6 8JH, DN6 8HU, DN6 8JL, DN6 8HP, DN6 8HT, DN6 8HX, DN6 8HS, DN6 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN6 8QU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.5% | 48.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.3% | 0.8% | 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 | 30.9% | 39.5% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 41.5% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.1% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 17.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 4.2% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 DN6 8QU this area, 29.3% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 29.3% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 18% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 15.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 95.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.5% | 94.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 94.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ings Lane was 206.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% higher than the Adwick le Street & Carcroft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ings Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Adwick le Street & Carcroft and the 169th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 15 Burgh House Ings Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2025-05-12 | £64,679 |
| Apartment 20 Burgh House Ings Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-10-14 | £68,635 |
| Apartment 1 Burgh House Ings Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2024-02-07 | £64,820 |
| Apartment 18 Burgh House Ings Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2022-03-03 | £65,724 |
| Apartment 23 Burgh House Ings Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £61,500 | 2021-11-26 | £65,958 |
DN6 8QU 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owston Park Primary Academy Lodge Road , Skellow DN6 8PU | 2out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carcroft Primary School Owston Road , Carcroft DN6 8DR | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adwick Primary School Stafford Road , Woodlands DN6 7LW | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands The Crescent , Woodlands DN6 7RG | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Doncaster Lane , Woodlands DN6 7QN | 3out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Adwick Windmill Balk Lane , Woodlands DN6 7SF | 2out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Campsmount Academy Ryecroft Road , Norton DN6 9AS | 3out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Don Valley Academy Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD | 3out of 4 | 5,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge Employability College 10 Ebor Court , Malton Way DN6 7FE | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge Community School Tenter Balk Lane , Adwick-le-Street DN6 7EF | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Hub | Bullcroft Memorial Hall, Chestnut Avenue | 548 yd | |
| Coffee Corner | 30 Skellow Road, Carcroft | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skellow Social Club Ltd | Flat At, Skellow Grange Working Mens Club Saloon, 223 Skellow Road | 144 yd | |
| Carcroft Village Social Club Ltd | Carcroft Village Working Mens Club, Chestnut Avenue | 724 yd | |
| Bullcroft Main Colliery Officials | 57 Skellow Road, Carcroft | 892 yd | |
| Bullcroft Sports And Pastimes Club | Lodge Road, Carcroft | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rahmans Ltd | 219 Skellow Road, Skellow | 42 yd | |
| Bombay Nights | 211 Skellow Road, Skellow | 42 yd | |
| Skellow Road Fish Bar | 193 Skellow Road, Skellow | 143 yd | |
| Efes 2 | 199 Skellow Road, Skellow | 143 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 191 Skellow Road, Skellow | 143 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossfields Lane Recreation Ground THE GABLES THE GABLES CROSSFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Carcroft Park CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Owston Park Primary School LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Bullcroft Sports & Pastimes Club LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.