Woodhouse Lane is in Hatfield, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN7 6AY is located in the Hatfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Don Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodhouse Lane, Hatfield, Doncaster, DN7 6AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN7 6AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 53.9% | 53.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 46.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 23.5% | 22.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 51% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.5% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 12.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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 | 40.4% | 45.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.3% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 23.7% | 17.4% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 22% | -14.5% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.4% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 20.5% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 100% | 98.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.9% | 97.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodhouse Lane was 103.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% lower than the Hatfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodhouse Lane has the 22nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hatfield and the 425th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lings Farm Woodhouse Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2021-11-23 | £443,851 |
| Broadstones Woodhouse Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2002-08-16 | £524,411 |
DN7 6AY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DN7 6AY 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.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunsville Primary School Broadway , Dunsville DN7 4HX | - not rated | 481 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunsville Primary School Broadway , Dunsville DN7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Sheep Dip Lane Primary School Sheep Dip Lane , Dunscroft DN7 4AU | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheep Dip Lane Academy Sheep Dip Lane , Dunscroft DN7 4AU | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Crookesbroom Primary School Crookesbroom Lane , Hatfield DN7 6JP | - not rated | 1,921 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 | 4,072 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Curlew Middle School Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 5,455 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 | 1,416 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Hill Academy Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Armthorpe School Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA | - not rated | 4,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Armthorpe Academy Mere Lane , Armthorpe DN3 2DA | 2out of 4 | 4,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerhill School Hungerhill Lane , Edenthorpe DN3 2JY | - not rated | 4,520 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,592 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Middle School Cuckoo Lane , Hatfield DN7 6QE | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunscroft Abbey CofE Middle School Station Road , Dunscroft DN7 4EG | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stainforth Middle School Church Road , Stainforth DN7 5AB | - not rated | 4,459 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 | 1,306 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bader Academy Chappell Avenue , Edenthorpe DN3 2EW | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Long Sandall Centre Barnby Dun Road , Clay Lane DN2 4RG | - not rated | 5,455 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 | 492 yd | |
| Sarah-Janes Tearooms & Coffee Lounge | 98 High Street, Dunsville | 868 yd | |
| K Town Chicken @ Hatfield Chase | Doncaster Road, Hatfield | 948 yd | |
| Chik Box @ Hatfield Chase | Doncaster Road, Hatfield | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flarepath Hotel | 7 High Street, Dunsville | 543 yd | |
| The Hatfield Chace | Doncaster Road, Hatfield | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick N Run | 14 High Street, Dunsville | 435 yd | |
| Bella Pizza | 10 High Street, Dunsville | 435 yd | |
| Harrys Fish Bar | 18 High Street, Dunsville | 435 yd | |
| Subway ( within Londis ) | Flat, 70 High Street | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunsville Primary School BROADWAY | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Dunsville Quarry Park ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.