Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Doncaster: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around DN12 3LR.
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
- 7 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 10 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Pennine View School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
3crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
3GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CONISBROUGH GROUP PRACTICE — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
3green spaces
- 10.8 ha total
- largest park 8 ha (0.19 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (8.0 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
8shops & libraries
- 6 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Asda, Morrisons, The Co-operative Group
- nearest 0.8 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Conisbrough Local — 0.8 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 DN12 3LR.
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 DN12.
Average sold price by property type across the DN12 district, 2021–2026.
About DN12 3LR
DN12 3LR scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DN12 3LR is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,424 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 7/10).
There are 10 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Good. The nearest school is Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy, within a short walk.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CONISBROUGH GROUP PRACTICE, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
