Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Doncaster: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and Kirk Sandall Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 8 km² 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 1HY.
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?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 11 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 14 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Kirk Sandall Infant School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
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- 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.
- live count unavailable
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Can I see a GP?
2GP & 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.
- 2 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ASA MEDICAL GROUP — 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
Kirk Sandall Rail Station0.3 mi
26 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.08 mi
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- 11.3 ha total
- largest park 6.5 ha (0.08 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.82 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
18shops & libraries
- 16 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Iceland…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Aldi Doncaster Road Kirk Sandall — 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 1HY.
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 1HY
DN3 1HY scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Aldi Doncaster Road Kirk Sandall within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DN3 1HY is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,032 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 14 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 10 rated Good. The nearest school is Kirk Sandall Infant School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ASA MEDICAL GROUP, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
