Area Report
Last updated 08 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Doncaster: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 3 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 DN6 8PU.
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?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 9 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: Owston Park Primary Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
5crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & 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.
- 2 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CHESTNUT PHARMACY — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 23 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 3 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- Rural village or dispersed
- 102.8 ha total
- largest park 83.8 ha (0.12 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (5.7 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
6shops & libraries
- 5 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Budgens, Asda, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 1.8 mi
Nearest: Iceland Carcroft — 0.6 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 DN6 8PU.
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 DN6.
Average sold price by property type across the DN6 district, 2021–2026.
About DN6 8PU
DN6 8PU scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — with Playing Field (5.7 ha) 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DN6 8PU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,076 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 1/10).
There are 9 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Owston Park Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 5 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 2 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHESTNUT PHARMACY, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
