Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Doncaster: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, roughly 14 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 DN4 8PN.
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?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 16 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 28 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: Maple Medical PRU (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
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- 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.
- live count unavailable
Data temporarily unavailable
Can I see a GP?
49GP & 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.
- 47 GP, 2 hospitals, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ST JOHNS HOSPICE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 36 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green spaces
- 32.6 ha total
- largest park 9.4 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: Church of the Sacred Heart — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
18shops & libraries
- 14 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Asda, Spar, Tesco…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Lidl Hexthorpe Doncaster — 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 DN4 8PN.
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 8PN
DN4 8PN scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Church of the Sacred Heart 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DN4 8PN is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 3,207 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 28 schools within the typical catchment area, including 16 rated Good. The nearest school is Sycamore Hall Preparatory School, within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 47 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ST JOHNS HOSPICE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is TICKHILL ROAD HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
