Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Doncaster: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 15 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 2PP.
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
- 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 17 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
18crimes 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.
- 18 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 14.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & 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.
- 2 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ASA MEDICAL GROUP — 1.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 31 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green spaces
- 10.1 ha total
- largest park 6.5 ha (0.10 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (2.5 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
18shops & libraries
- 16 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Iceland…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Aldi Doncaster Road Kirk Sandall — 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 DN3 2PP.
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 2PP
DN3 2PP scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Aldi Doncaster Road Kirk Sandall 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DN3 2PP is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 16,451 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 17 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 13 rated Good. The nearest school is Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 18 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ASA MEDICAL GROUP, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
