Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Doncaster: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and roughly 4 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 DN4 8FD.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 12 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 21 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Carr Lodge Academy (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
11crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
46GP & 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.
- 44 GP, 2 hospitals, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: 4DONCASTER PCN — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 23 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 4 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- 11.1 ha total
- largest park 9.5 ha (0.39 mi away)
Nearest: Woodfield Park — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
11shops & libraries
- 8 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Lidl…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Tesco Doncaster Extra — 0.4 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 DN4 8FD.
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 DN4.
Average sold price by property type across the DN4 district, 2021–2026.
About DN4 8FD
DN4 8FD scores 84/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Tesco Doncaster Extra 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DN4 8FD is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 23,421 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 high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Journey Education Group, within a short walk.
There were 11 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 44 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is 4DONCASTER PCN, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is TICKHILL ROAD HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
