Cooks Yard is in Thorne, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN8 5AB is located in the Thorne & Moorends electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Don Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cooks Yard, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN8 5AA, DN8 5AY, DN8 5AZ, DN8 5AU, DN8 5FD, DN8 4AE, DN8 5EN, DN8 5EF, DN8 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN8 5AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52.4% | 52.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 30.4% | 31.1% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 43.9% | 14.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 1.6% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 14.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 19.1% | 8.6% | -10.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) 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 | 33.5% | 35.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 24.8% | 20.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 50.5% | 26.9% | -23.6% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 7.4% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 16.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 25.6% | 17.1% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.4% | 92.1% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 99.1% | 90.7% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 90.7% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cooks Yard was 224.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.7% higher than the Thorne & Moorends average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cooks Yard has the 6th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Thorne & Moorends and the 145th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cooks Yard, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2015-02-25 | £316,825 |
| 3 Cooks Yard, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2004-11-19 | £305,221 |
| 3 Cooks Yard, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £58,000 | 1997-08-22 | £248,639 |
DN8 5AB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN8 5AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Top Middlebrook Lane , Thorne DN8 5LB | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorne King Edward Primary School King Edward Road , Thorne DN8 4BY | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Primary Academy Wike Gate Road , Thorne DN8 5PQ | 2out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshland Primary Academy Marshland Road , Moorends DN8 4SB | 2out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Road Primary Academy West Road , Moorends DN8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Church Balk , Thorne DN8 5BY | 2out of 4 | 1,018 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 | 5,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morani's | 2 Field Road, Thorne | 119 yd | |
| Kings Cafe | 30 King Street, Thorne | 180 yd | |
| Coffee Co | 90 King Street, Thorne | 180 yd | |
| Deja Vu | 7C Finkle Street, Thorne | 211 yd | |
| Toasted | 17 Finkle Street, Thorne | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | Queen Street, Thorne | 61 yd | |
| The Red Bear | The Green, Thorne | 137 yd | |
| Fuzion | 9-11 King Street, Thorne | 208 yd | |
| The Fair Green Hotel | Horse Fair Green, Thorne | 286 yd | |
| Stonegate Club | Stone Gate Club, Horse Fair Green | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mei Mei | 35 King Street, Thorne | 79 yd | |
| Shakes and Cakes | 72 King Street, Thorne | 180 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 9 Finkle Court, Thorne | 200 yd | |
| Thornes Best Kebab | 8 Finkle Court, Thorne | 210 yd | |
| La Pizza | 3 Market Place, Silver Street | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | King Street, Thorne | 180 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tone Zone Fitness Club (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 177 yd |
| Toll Bar Recreation Ground ORCHARD STREET | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Thorne Grammar School (Closed) St. Nicholas Road | 472 yd | |
| Thorne Leisure Centre HAYNES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Thorne King Edward Primary School KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Trinity Academy Church Balk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Thornensians Rufc CHURCH BALK | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Coulman Road Recreation Ground PALM GROVE COURT | grass pitches | 1,048 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.