Rookery Croft is in Epworth, Doncaster and in Boothferry district. DN9 1SJ is located in the Axholme Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brigg and Goole. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rookery Croft, Epworth, Doncaster, DN9 1SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN9 1GE, DN9 1JG, DN9 1EZ, DN9 1HB, DN9 1HA, DN9 1BF, DN9 1SS, DN9 1HD, DN9 1SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN9 1SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.1% | 30.2% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 42.8% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 46.9% | 47.8% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 36.7% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 12.6% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.1% | 16.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 15.1% | 5.6% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 14.7% | -9.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.3% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 30.7% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 99.6% | 98.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 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 | 99.6% | 98.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rookery Croft was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.9% lower than the Axholme Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rookery Croft has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Axholme Central and the 110th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rookery Croft, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2021-02-03 | £143,503 |
| 16 Rookery Croft, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2020-11-27 | £175,970 |
| 2 Rookery Croft, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,750 | 2017-04-28 | £193,171 |
| 2 Rookery Croft, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2014-05-15 | £186,472 |
| 6 Rookery Croft, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2011-07-29 | £187,128 |
DN9 1SJ 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 DN9 1SJ 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 | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth Primary Academy Birchfield Road , Epworth DN9 1DL | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belton All Saints CofE Primary School High Street , Belton DN9 1LR | 3out of 4 | 3,685 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haxey CofE Primary School The Nooking , Haxey DN9 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,958 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Burnham Road , Owston Ferry DN9 1AY | 3out of 4 | 4,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Axholme Academy Burnham Road , Epworth DN9 1BY | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojo Coffee Lounge | 11 Fountain Court | 249 yd | |
| Epworth Old Rectory Cafe | The Old Rectory, 1 Rectory Street | 272 yd | |
| Koko Leaf | 25-27 Queen Street | 301 yd | |
| The Tea Room | 1 High Street | 320 yd | |
| The Khyber | 1 Church Street | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion Hotel, 2 Market Place | 248 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Hotel, 19 Queen Street | 259 yd | |
| Epworth Tap | 9-11 Market Place | 300 yd | |
| The White Bear | White Bear Inn, Belton Road | 606 yd | |
| Epworth Leisure Centre | Burnham Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Palace | 9 High Street | 349 yd | |
| Epworth Grill | 8-10 High Street | 349 yd | |
| Oceans 52 | 50-52 High Street | 446 yd | |
| Curry Leaf | 76-78 High Street | 458 yd | |
| Bennys Pizza | 3a High Street | 458 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Health Club (Closed) Rear of Red Lion Rear of Red Lion Market Place | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| South Axholme Academy BURNHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Epworth Leisure Centre BURNHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 729 yd |
| Epworth Swimming Pool EPWORTH LEISURE CENTRE EPWORTH LEISURE CENTRE BURNHAM ROAD | swimming pool | 748 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.17 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.