Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Doncaster: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 5 km² reachable 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 DN2 6EJ.
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?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 22 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 31 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: Intake Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
30crimes 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.
- 30 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
20GP & 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.
- 18 GP, 2 hospitals, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DONCASTER EMERGENCY OOH — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 28 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 5 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- 2.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: All Saints' Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
33shops & libraries
- 27 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Spar, Heron, Tesco…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Intake Local — 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 DN2 6EJ.
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 6EJ
DN2 6EJ scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Sainsburys Intake Local 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DN2 6EJ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,271 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 8/10).
There are 31 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 21 rated Good. The nearest school is Intake Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 30 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 18 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DONCASTER EMERGENCY OOH, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is DONCASTER ROYAL INFIRMARY, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
