Canal View, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5GE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN8 5GE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.4%	50.8%	2.4%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	51.6%	49.2%	-2.4%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 DN8 5GE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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	19.2%	22.9%	3.7%	37.9%	-15.0%
Married: Opposite sex	69%	58.9%	-10.1%	44.2%	14.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	4.5%	6.1%	1.6%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	6.3%	10.7%	4.4%	6.1%	4.6%

Health

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	47.3%	45.2%	-2.1%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	30.4%	29.3%	-1.1%	33.6%	-4.3%
Fair health	15.8%	17.2%	1.4%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	5.2%	6.1%	0.9%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	1.2%	1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 DN8 5GE this area, 35% 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 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.3%	35%	5.7%	18.2%	16.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	11.1%	-6.7%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	8.9%	-4.3%	13.4%	-4.5%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	7.5%	0.9%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	17.1%	4.2%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	18.2%	1.1%	33.8%	-15.6%
Other	3.1%	2.1%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	99.1%	98.1%	-1.0%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	98%	97.8%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	97.8%	0.1%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.4%	76.7%	5.7%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16%	13.5%	2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.2%	37.2%	-12.0%
Christian	68.8%	46.2%	22.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Canal View Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canal View was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Thorne & Moorends average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Canal View has the 12th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Thorne & Moorends and the 258th lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DN8 5GE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Canal View are based on 89 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Doncaster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Canal View, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5GE

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN8 5GE

Average Price
£310,065

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£310,065

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Canal View

Average Price
£271,743

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£109,771

Detached
£304,470

Flats/Maisonettes
£312,265

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Canal ViewStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Canal View, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-02-07	£306,146
12 Canal View, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-06-18	£237,968
6 Canal View, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£169,950	2013-12-05	£275,609
6 Canal View, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2006-02-08	£284,137
2 Canal View, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£192,500	2003-10-31	£433,022

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN8 5GE

Employment

DN8 5GE 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 DN8 5GE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Manufacturing	24
Education	18
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Other	9
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Green Top Middlebrook Lane , Thorne DN8 5LB	3out of 4	664 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brooke Primary Academy Wike Gate Road , Thorne DN8 5PQ	2out of 4	1,340 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thorne King Edward Primary School King Edward Road , Thorne DN8 4BY	4out of 4	1,572 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marshland Primary Academy Marshland Road , Moorends DN8 4SB	2out of 4	2,941 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Road Primary Academy West Road , Moorends DN8 4LH	3out of 4	3,191 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Academy Church Balk , Thorne DN8 5BY	2out of 4	1,401 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ash Hill Academy Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH	2out of 4	4,872 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH	- not rated	4,781 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marine Cafe	Kirton Lane, Thorne	148 yd
Jungle Mazeia	1D Island Drive, Thorne	361 yd
Saffron Indian Restaurant & Takeaway	The Victoria Inn, South End	533 yd
Deja Vu	7C Finkle Street, Thorne	690 yd
Toasted	17 Finkle Street, Thorne	690 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Canal Tavern	South Parade, Thorne	411 yd
Thorne Golf Club	Kirton Lane, Thorne	473 yd
The Victoria Inn	South End, Thorne	541 yd
The Fair Green Hotel	Horse Fair Green, Thorne	589 yd
Stonegate Club	Stone Gate Club, Horse Fair Green	589 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Time and Plaice	48 Ellison Street, Thorne	412 yd
Spice Hut	9 Finkle Court, Thorne	627 yd
Thornes Best Kebab	8 Finkle Court, Thorne	656 yd
La Pizza	3 Market Place, Silver Street	691 yd
Shakes and Cakes	72 King Street, Thorne	782 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	King Street, Thorne		782 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Toll Bar Recreation Ground ORCHARD STREET	grass pitches	396 yd
Tone Zone Fitness Club (Closed) King Street	health and fitness suite	803 yd
Thorne Golf Club Kirton Lane	golf	947 yd
Thorne Grammar School (Closed) St. Nicholas Road		1,004 yd
Thorne Leisure Centre HAYNES ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,055 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.11 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.11 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.