A middling, mixed part of Doncaster: the nearest school rated Good 1.4 miles off, roughly 6 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.
NestScope Score
73/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 5/10, ranked 14,438 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools83
Are the schools any good?
0Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
10 rated Good or better within 2 mi
11 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: Goldthorpe Primary Academy (Good) — 1.4 mi
Safety68
Is it safe?
2crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
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.
2 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare69
Can I see a GP?
0GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
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.
1 dentist, pharmacy 0.0 mi within 1.5 mi
Transport68
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 6 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space81
How green is it?
7green spaces
Very green
open space all around
Rural village or dispersed
rural
open countryside (4.8 ha total
largest park 3.1 ha (0.27 mi away))
Nearest: St Peter's Church — 0.1 mi
Amenities69
Can I get the shopping done?
5shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
4 supermarkets within 2 mi
Asda, Morrisons, Spar, Tesco
library 1.6 mi
Nearest: Asda Goldthorpe Supermarket — 1.5 mi
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Getting a school place
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 DN5 7GB.
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 DN5.
Average sold price by property type across the DN5 district, 2021–2026.
About DN5 7GB
DN5 7GB scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and green space — with Barnburgh 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, DN5 7GB is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,438 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 2/10).
There are 11 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Good. The nearest school is Barnburgh Primary Academy, 0.2 mi away.
There were 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around DN5 7GB — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near DN5 7GB?
There are 11 schools within a 2-mile catchment of DN5 7GB. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is DN5 7GB safe?
2 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of DN5 7GB in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 5/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near DN5 7GB?
Transport within 0.5 miles of DN5 7GB includes 6 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from DN5 7GB within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for DN5 7GB?
DN5 7GB has a NestScope Score of 73/100 — an above-average neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around DN5 7GB does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around DN5 7GB: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
