Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Doncaster: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and roughly 7 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 DN2 5LT.
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?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 21 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 32 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Park Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
88crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 88 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 26)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
22GP & 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.
- 20 GP, 2 hospitals, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DONCASTER EMERGENCY OOH — 0.0 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 40 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
9green spaces
- 3.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Grove Gardens — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
30shops & libraries
- 26 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Heron, Spar, Tesco…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Intake Local — 0.3 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 DN2 5LT.
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 DN2.
Average sold price by property type across the DN2 district, 2021–2026.
About DN2 5LT
DN2 5LT scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Sainsburys Intake Local 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DN2 5LT is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,672 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 low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 32 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 20 rated Good. The nearest school is Hospital Teaching Service, within a short walk.
There were 88 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 20 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DONCASTER EMERGENCY OOH, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is DONCASTER ROYAL INFIRMARY, within a short walk. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
