Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Doncaster: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 10 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 DN7 5AB.
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
- 7 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 9 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: Long Toft Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
31crimes last month
- 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.
- 31 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 15.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FIELD ROAD SURGERY — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
9green spaces
- 13.4 ha total
- largest park 7.1 ha (0.20 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (700 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
5shops & libraries
- 4 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Tesco
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Asda Stainforth Supermarket — 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 DN7 5AB.
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 DN7.
Average sold price by property type across the DN7 district, 2021–2026.
About DN7 5AB
DN7 5AB scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Playground (700 m²) 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DN7 5AB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,143 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 9 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Long Toft Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 31 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FIELD ROAD SURGERY, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
