East Lane is in Stainforth, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN7 5HQ is located in the Stainforth & Barnby Dun electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Lane, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN7 5QJ, DN7 5QH, DN7 5QL, DN7 5HH, DN7 5QG, DN7 5HF, DN7 5QF, DN7 5QQ, DN7 5QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN7 5HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 45.9% | 49.3% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50.7% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 DN7 5HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 39.1% | 43.6% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 40.1% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.6% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (70.8%) 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 | 49.6% | 43% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 27.8% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 18.5% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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.
In the area around DN7 5HQ this area, 37% 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 12.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.1% | 37% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 12.5% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17.9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 13.6% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.6% | 12.1% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -21.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 98% | 95.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 97.8% | 92.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 92.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Lane was 417.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 300.8% higher than the Norton & Askern average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Norton & Askern and the 49th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 251.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 East Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2024-02-16 | £38,601 |
| 172 East Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2021-11-29 | £122,629 |
| 166 East Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2021-07-09 | £116,350 |
| 168 East Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2020-02-21 | £130,248 |
| 168 East Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2017-10-20 | £101,155 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Toft Primary School Church Road , Stainforth DN7 5AB | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kirton Lane , Stainforth DN7 5BL | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School Thorne Road , Stainforth DN7 5BG | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookesbroom Primary Academy Crookesbroom Lane , Hatfield DN7 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheep Dip Lane Academy Sheep Dip Lane , Dunscroft DN7 4AU | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Hill Academy Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH | 2out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH | - not rated | 2,412 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai The Restaurant | 14-16 Station Road, Stainforth | 288 yd | |
| The Pitmans Pantry Cafe | Charda House, 194 Church Road | 289 yd | |
| Meadow Court Stadium | Station Road, Stainforth | 503 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | Cafe, 257 Station Road | 945 yd | |
| Old Village Tea Rooms | Unit 3, Holme Farm, Thorne Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Main Club | East Lane, Stainforth | 160 yd | |
| The Wood Pit | 50 Station Road, Stainforth | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 22 Station Road, Stainforth | 288 yd | |
| Stainforth Express | 10 Station Road, Stainforth | 288 yd | |
| Dragon Heart | 210 Church Road, Stainforth | 320 yd | |
| Shamma Balti House | 192 Church Road, Stainforth | 438 yd | |
| Come Dine With Us | 16 Rhodes Fairacres, Station Road | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Station Road, Stainforth | 309 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Power 2 Fitness (Closed) Station Road | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Stainforth Miners Welfare Off Oldfield Lane | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Stainforth Track (Closed) | athletics tracks | 876 yd |
| Long Toft Primary School Church Road | grass pitches | 896 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 | 95.8% |
| 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 | 4.2% |
| Median download speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.