Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft, Doncaster, DN7 4AX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN7 4AX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.3%	54.1%	-2.2%	51.0%	3.1%
Male	43.7%	45.9%	2.2%	49.0%	-3.1%

Partnership Status

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	22.6%	23.4%	0.8%	37.9%	-14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	45.6%	38%	-7.6%	44.2%	-6.2%
Separated	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	15.5%	18.5%	3.0%	9.1%	9.4%
Widowed	14.6%	17.9%	3.3%	6.1%	11.8%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (53.3%) 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	23.9%	23.6%	-0.3%	48.4%	-24.8%
Good health	32.8%	29.7%	-3.1%	33.6%	-3.9%
Fair health	26.3%	33.8%	7.5%	12.7%	21.1%
Bad health	12.1%	9.7%	-2.4%	4.0%	5.7%
Very bad health	4.9%	3.1%	-1.8%	1.2%	1.9%

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.

In the area around DN7 4AX this area, 45% 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 12.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	53.5%	45%	-8.5%	18.2%	26.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	13.8%	0.5%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	12.2%	-3.7%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	4.8%	1.3%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.3%	10.6%	5.3%	16.9%	-6.3%
Degree or Similar	7.1%	12.2%	5.1%	33.8%	-21.6%
Other	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.2%	97.9%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.5%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	96.8%	96.9%	0.1%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	2.8%	2.6%	-0.2%	6.1%	-3.5%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	96.9%	0.1%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	9.8%	-6.7%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.9%	76.7%	-12.8%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
No passport held	35.6%	13.5%	22.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.9%	37.2%	-6.3%
Christian	57.7%	46.2%	11.5%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	10.8%	6.0%	4.8%

Safety

Is Sheep Dip Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheep Dip Lane was 494.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 278.4% higher than the Hatfield average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Sheep Dip Lane has the highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hatfield and the 31st highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

🔎 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. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,100

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DN7 4AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Sheep Dip Lane are based on 12 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 Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft, Doncaster, DN7 4AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN7 4AX

Average Price
£161,855

Semi-Detached
£160,778

Terraced
£178,415

Detached
£110,870

Flats/Maisonettes
£147,671

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sheep Dip Lane

Average Price
£171,386

Semi-Detached
£173,423

Terraced
£165,714

Detached
£117,065

Flats/Maisonettes
£151,382

Other
£281,344

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sheep Dip LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Sheep Dip Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-08-01	£281,344
Flat 28 Sheep Dip Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£145,000	2023-12-21	£151,382
10 Sheep Dip Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£137,000	2022-08-01	£152,653
12 Sheep Dip Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£143,000	2021-10-22	£171,850
10 Sheep Dip Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2021-06-18	£122,991

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN7 4AX

Employment

DN7 4AX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DN7 4AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Full-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	16
Part-Time Employee	8
Other	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	8
Construction	7
Human health and social work activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hatfield Sheep Dip Lane Primary School Sheep Dip Lane , Dunscroft DN7 4AU	- not rated	75 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sheep Dip Lane Academy Sheep Dip Lane , Dunscroft DN7 4AU	- not rated	75 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hatfield Crookesbroom Primary School Crookesbroom Lane , Hatfield DN7 6JP	- not rated	328 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crookesbroom Primary Academy Crookesbroom Lane , Hatfield DN7 6JP	3out of 4	328 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Travis St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Hatfield DN7 6QE	3out of 4	1,240 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnby Dun Middle School Top Road , Barnby Dun DN3 1DB	- not rated	3,684 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hatfield Visual Arts College Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH	- not rated	577 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ash Hill Academy Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH	3out of 4	577 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hungerhill School Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY	- not rated	5,209 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hungerhill School A Specialist Centre for Science, Mathematics and Computing Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY	- not rated	5,209 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hatfield Ash Hill Middle School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JJ	- not rated	300 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dunscroft Abbey CofE Middle School Station Road , Dunscroft DN7 4EG	- not rated	1,143 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor Middle School Cuckoo Lane , Hatfield DN7 6QE	- not rated	1,160 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stainforth Middle School Church Road , Stainforth DN7 5AB	- not rated	2,884 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chase School Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH	- not rated	508 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH	3out of 4	638 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH	- not rated	638 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fieldgate School Mill Field Road , Fishlake DN7 5GH	- not rated	5,281 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thorneberry School 36 Ellison Street , Thorne DN8 5LH	- not rated	5,415 yd	Other independent special school	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
Ems Takeaway	141A Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft	211 yd
Chartwells Catering	Crookesbroom Primary Academy, Crookes Broom Lane	382 yd
Community Centre	St Lawrence Road, Dunscroft	401 yd
Premi Spice	85 Abbey Road, Dunscroft	565 yd
Hatfields	Ash Hill Road, Hatfield	665 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dunscroft Welfare Club Ltd	Hatfield Miners Welfare Sports Ground, Broadway	256 yd
Dunscroft Social Club	Flat, Dunscroft Social Wmc, 200 Station Road	679 yd
The Hatfield Chace	Doncaster Road, Hatfield	897 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pudding Co	24 Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft	7 yd
Dolphin Pizza	28 Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft	184 yd
Pizza Jim	71 Broadway, Dunscroft	617 yd
Broadway Chippy	75 Broadway, Dunscroft	617 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1, The Abbey Shopping Centre	622 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co Operative	The Abbey Shopping Centre, Station Road		623 yd
Tesco	Station Road, Hatfield		678 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Body Blitz Fitness Centre SHEEP DIP LANE	health and fitness suite	152 yd
Sheep Dip Lane Recreation Ground Sheep Dip Lane	grass pitches	169 yd
Dunscroft Welfare Ground Broadway	grass pitches	279 yd
Ash Hill Academy ASH HILL ROAD	grass pitches	609 yd
Hatfields Ash Hill Road		750 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.0%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	36 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78.19 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78.19 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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