Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Doncaster: a school rated Good 0.2 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 DN3 1AS.
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?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 8 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Barnby Dun Primary Academy (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
8crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
0GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 16 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?
7green spaces
- 4.5 ha total
- largest park 1.4 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (900 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
8shops & libraries
- 6 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Morrisons, The Co-operative Group, Aldi…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 1.6 mi
Nearest: Spar - Barnby Dun — 0.1 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 DN3 1AS.
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 DN3.
Average sold price by property type across the DN3 district, 2021–2026.
About DN3 1AS
DN3 1AS scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Barnby Dun Primary Academy 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DN3 1AS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,220 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 8 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Barnby Dun Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 8 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Day-to-day healthcare provision nearby is limited. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
