Harpenden Drive is in Dunscroft, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN7 4HP is located in the Hatfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Don Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harpenden Drive, Dunscroft, Doncaster, DN7 4HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN7 4HW, DN7 4EY, DN7 4NR, DN7 4HQ, DN7 4BN, DN7 4BW, DN7 4JL, DN7 4NS, DN7 4EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN7 4HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 4HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 25.7% | 20.4% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 57.9% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 33% | 30% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -18.4% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 45.7% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 12.1% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 17.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 22.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 6.8% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 13.7% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 18.3% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 26.9% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.4% | 93.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 66.5% | 46.2% | 20.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harpenden Drive was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.3% lower than the Hatfield average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Harpenden Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hatfield and the 57th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Harpenden Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2026-01-14 | £223,960 |
| 126 Harpenden Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-01-29 | £209,262 |
| 116 Harpenden Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-05-25 | £244,100 |
| 120 Harpenden Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2015-05-28 | £230,899 |
| 116 Harpenden Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2011-04-28 | £276,799 |
DN7 4HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheep Dip Lane Academy Sheep Dip Lane , Dunscroft DN7 4AU | - not rated | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunsville Primary School Broadway , Dunsville DN7 4HX | - not rated | 650 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunsville Primary School Broadway , Dunsville DN7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Crookesbroom Primary School Crookesbroom Lane , Hatfield DN7 6JP | - not rated | 896 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 | 3,715 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 | 587 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Hill Academy Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerhill School Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY | - not rated | 4,874 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 | 4,874 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Armthorpe School Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA | - not rated | 5,001 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 | 610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Middle School Cuckoo Lane , Hatfield DN7 6QE | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunscroft Abbey CofE Middle School Station Road , Dunscroft DN7 4EG | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stainforth Middle School Church Road , Stainforth DN7 5AB | - not rated | 3,444 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 | 420 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH | - not rated | 686 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bader Academy Chappell Avenue , Edenthorpe DN3 2EW | - not rated | 5,138 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Town Chicken @ Hatfield Chase | Doncaster Road, Hatfield | 480 yd | |
| Chik Box @ Hatfield Chase | Doncaster Road, Hatfield | 480 yd | |
| Hatfields | Ash Hill Road, Hatfield | 614 yd | |
| Ems Takeaway | 141A Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft | 616 yd | |
| Hong Kong Cantonese Restaurant | 453 Broadway, Dunscroft | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hatfield Chace | Doncaster Road, Hatfield | 480 yd | |
| Dunscroft Welfare Club Ltd | Hatfield Miners Welfare Sports Ground, Broadway | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Pizza | 28 Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft | 605 yd | |
| The Pudding Co | 24 Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft | 615 yd | |
| Chopstix | 22 Ash Hill Road, Hatfield | 746 yd | |
| Open Kitchen Chinese Takeaway | 3 Fernwood House, Ash Hill Crescent | 937 yd | |
| Chick N Run | 14 High Street, Dunsville | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunscroft Welfare Ground Broadway | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Sheep Dip Lane Recreation Ground Sheep Dip Lane | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Ash Hill Academy ASH HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Body Blitz Fitness Centre SHEEP DIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Dunsville Primary School BROADWAY | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Hatfields Ash Hill Road | 719 yd | |
| Dunsville Quarry Park ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.54 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.