Boating Dyke Way, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5HB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN8 5HB, 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	52.2%	52.2%	0.0%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	47.8%	47.8%	0.0%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

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	26.8%	31.1%	4.3%	37.9%	-6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	43.3%	43.9%	0.6%	44.2%	-0.3%
Separated	3.5%	1.6%	-1.9%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	14.3%	14.8%	0.5%	9.1%	5.7%
Widowed	12.1%	8.6%	-3.5%	6.1%	2.5%

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.

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	39.6%	35.7%	-3.9%	48.4%	-12.7%
Good health	34.1%	33.8%	-0.3%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	15.3%	20.8%	5.5%	12.7%	8.1%
Bad health	10.2%	7.1%	-3.1%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	0.8%	2.6%	1.8%	1.2%	1.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.9%	26.9%	-6.0%	18.2%	8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	13.2%	-1.5%	9.6%	3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	7.4%	-12.1%	13.4%	-6.0%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	9.1%	2.6%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	16.5%	4.8%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	12.1%	25.6%	13.5%	33.8%	-8.2%
Other	2.6%	1.2%	-1.4%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
White	99.6%	92.1%	-7.5%	81.4%	10.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Roma	0%	3.7%	3.7%	0.2%	3.5%

Country of Birth

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	98.4%	90.7%	-7.7%	83.2%	7.5%
European Union	1.2%	6%	4.8%	6.1%	-0.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	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%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	90.7%	-7.7%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0.8%	3%	2.2%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	0%	3%	3.0%	2.2%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Boating Dyke Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boating Dyke Way was 289.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 183.1% higher than the Thorne & Moorends average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Boating Dyke Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Thorne & Moorends and the 92nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.8%.

🔎 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 5HB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Boating Dyke Way are based on 7 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 Boating Dyke Way, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5HB

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN8 5HB

Average Price
£266,895

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£316,158

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£69,843

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boating Dyke Way

Average Price
£262,043

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£339,435

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£68,562

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boating Dyke WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Thornfields Boating Dyke Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£65,000	2021-12-16	£71,598
Thornfields Boating Dyke Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£60,000	2021-06-30	£65,525
Avalon North Boating Dyke Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£228,750	2019-09-27	£325,878
The Gables Boating Dyke Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£212,000	2015-10-02	£335,771
Little Croft Boating Dyke Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2012-04-05	£239,714

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN8 5HB

Employment

DN8 5HB 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 5HB 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Construction	18
Manufacturing	12
Education	9
Transport and storage	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Mining and quarrying	3
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thorne Green Top Primary School Middlebrook Lane , Thorne DN8 5LB	- not rated	799 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Top Middlebrook Lane , Thorne DN8 5LB	3out of 4	799 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Top First School Southfield Road , Thorne DN8 5NS	- not rated	843 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thorne King Edward Primary School King Edward Road , Thorne DN8 4BY	3out of 4	1,068 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thorne South Common Primary School Peel Castle Road , Thorne DN8 5LZ	- not rated	1,124 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thorne Grammar School St Nicholas Road , Thorne DN8 5BQ	- not rated	702 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Church Balk , Thorne DN8 5BY	3out of 4	1,141 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hatfield Visual Arts College Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH	- not rated	5,381 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ash Hill Academy Ash Hill , Hatfield DN7 6JH	3out of 4	5,381 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfield Middle School North Eastern Road , Thorne DN8 4BQ	- not rated	267 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Green Lane Middle School Wike Gate Road , Thorne DN8 5PQ	- not rated	1,348 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thorne Marshland Middle School Marshland Road , Moorends DN8 4SB	- not rated	2,383 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor Middle School Cuckoo Lane , Hatfield DN7 6QE	- not rated	4,494 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stainforth Middle School Church Road , Stainforth DN7 5AB	- not rated	5,018 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thorneberry School 36 Ellison Street , Thorne DN8 5LH	- not rated	856 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fieldgate School Mill Field Road , Fishlake DN7 5GH	- not rated	3,524 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH	3out of 4	5,295 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coppice School Ash Hill Road , Hatfield DN7 6JH	- not rated	5,295 yd	Community special school	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
Morani's	2 Field Road, Thorne	303 yd
L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen	Staniland Marina, Lock Hill	408 yd
Steve Gooding	Staniland Marina, Lock Hill	408 yd
Kings Cafe	30 King Street, Thorne	409 yd
Coffee Co	90 King Street, Thorne	409 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thorne Sea Cadets	Union Road, Thorne	122 yd
The Windmill	Queen Street, Thorne	185 yd
Thorne Snooker Centre	Thorne Snooker Club, Lock Lane	223 yd
The Red Bear	The Green, Thorne	362 yd
The Barge Inn	Staniland Marina, Lock Hill	408 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mei Mei	35 King Street, Thorne	307 yd
Spice Hut	9 Finkle Court, Thorne	376 yd
Thornes Best Kebab	8 Finkle Court, Thorne	402 yd
Shakes and Cakes	72 King Street, Thorne	409 yd
Old Mill Chippy	31 North Eastern Road, Thorne	521 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	King Street, Thorne		409 yd
Aldi	Unit 2, Quora Retail Park		967 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Toll Bar Recreation Ground ORCHARD STREET	grass pitches	335 yd
Tone Zone Fitness Club (Closed) King Street	health and fitness suite	407 yd
Thorne Grammar School (Closed) St. Nicholas Road		702 yd
Thorne Leisure Centre HAYNES ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	990 yd
Thorne King Edward Primary School KING EDWARD ROAD	grass pitches	1,093 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
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%

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