Hoddesdon Crescent is in Dunscroft, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN7 4HJ is located in the Hatfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Don Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hoddesdon Crescent, Dunscroft, Doncaster, DN7 4HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN7 4HH, DN7 4PD, DN7 4HU, DN7 6AN, DN7 4HF, DN7 4HY, DN7 4HE, DN7 6HR, DN7 4HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN7 4HJ 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 | 48.2% | 51.6% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DN7 4HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.2% | 34.6% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 51.9% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 40.1% | 52.7% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 30.8% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 21.2% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 13.1% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.2% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 20% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.5% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 99.3% | 95.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 95.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoddesdon Crescent was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Hatfield average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Hoddesdon Crescent has the 10th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hatfield and the 242nd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Hoddesdon Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-03-10 | £179,855 |
| 40 Hoddesdon Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-12-20 | £142,500 |
| 68 Hoddesdon Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-04-05 | £190,000 |
| 68 Hoddesdon Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2023-09-22 | £179,214 |
| 10 Hoddesdon Crescent, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-06-06 | £198,424 |
DN7 4HJ 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunsville Primary School Broadway , Dunsville DN7 4HX | - not rated | 197 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunsville Primary School Broadway , Dunsville DN7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Sheep Dip Lane Primary School Sheep Dip Lane , Dunscroft DN7 4AU | - not rated | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheep Dip Lane Academy Sheep Dip Lane , Dunscroft DN7 4AU | - not rated | 997 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Crookesbroom Primary School Crookesbroom Lane , Hatfield DN7 6JP | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnby Dun Middle School Top Road , Barnby Dun DN3 1DB | - not rated | 3,612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 5,401 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Visual Arts College Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Hill Academy Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerhill School Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY | - not rated | 4,495 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 | 4,495 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Armthorpe School Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA | - not rated | 4,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Middle School Cuckoo Lane , Hatfield DN7 6QE | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunscroft Abbey CofE Middle School Station Road , Dunscroft DN7 4EG | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stainforth Middle School Church Road , Stainforth DN7 5AB | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase School Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH | - not rated | 863 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bader Academy Chappell Avenue , Edenthorpe DN3 2EW | - not rated | 4,785 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Sandall Centre Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 5,401 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Cantonese Restaurant | 453 Broadway, Dunscroft | 251 yd | |
| K Town Chicken @ Hatfield Chase | Doncaster Road, Hatfield | 697 yd | |
| Chik Box @ Hatfield Chase | Doncaster Road, Hatfield | 697 yd | |
| Sarah-Janes Tearooms & Coffee Lounge | 98 High Street, Dunsville | 917 yd | |
| Ems Takeaway | 141A Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flarepath Hotel | 7 High Street, Dunsville | 674 yd | |
| The Hatfield Chace | Doncaster Road, Hatfield | 697 yd | |
| Dunscroft Welfare Club Ltd | Hatfield Miners Welfare Sports Ground, Broadway | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick N Run | 14 High Street, Dunsville | 467 yd | |
| Bella Pizza | 10 High Street, Dunsville | 467 yd | |
| Harrys Fish Bar | 18 High Street, Dunsville | 467 yd | |
| Subway ( within Londis ) | Flat, 70 High Street | 766 yd | |
| Dolphin Pizza | 28 Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunsville Primary School BROADWAY | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Dunsville Quarry Park ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Dunscroft Welfare Ground Broadway | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Sheep Dip Lane Recreation Ground Sheep Dip Lane | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Ash Hill Academy ASH HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Body Blitz Fitness Centre SHEEP DIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.79 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.