Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Doncaster: a school rated Good 0.6 miles away, Doncaster Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 10 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around DN1 2RF.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 37 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Hall Cross Academy (Good) — 0.6 mi
Is it safe?
12crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
26GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23 GP, 3 hospitals, 17 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HMP DONCASTER (C) — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Doncaster Rail Station0.5 mi
22 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.17 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
9green spaces
- 2.7 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Minster Church of St George — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
36shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Heron, Aldi, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: EG Doncaster — 0.2 mi
In Doncaster, 84% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Doncaster, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near DN1 2RF.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in DN1.
Average sold price by property type across the DN1 district, 2021–2026.
About DN1 2RF
DN1 2RF scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with EG Doncaster 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DN1 2RF is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,019 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 37 schools within the typical catchment area, including 23 rated Good. The nearest school is DN Colleges Group, 0.1 mi away.
There were 12 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 23 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 17 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HMP DONCASTER (C), 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is CHESWOLD PARK HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
