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DN7 5GH · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 10 AUG 2026

DN7 5GH

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A less well-off part of Doncaster: the nearest school rated Good 1.4 miles off 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.

NestScope Score
72/ 100

A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 4/10, ranked 12,955 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around DN7 5GH.

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.

Schools78

Are the schools any good?

0Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 3 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 4 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School (Good) — 1.4 mi

Safety80

Is it safe?

0crimes last month
  • Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
  • 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.
  • no crimes in 0.25 mi last month

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare60

Can I see a GP?

0GP & hospitals
  • Fair everyday healthcare cover
  • 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.
  • no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Transport63

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 8 bus stops nearby

NestReach:4 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space81

How green is it?

1green spaces
  • Very green
  • open space all around
  • Rural village or dispersed
  • rural
  • open countryside (2 ha total
  • largest park 2 ha (0.23 mi away))

Nearest: Fishlake Cricket Club — 0.2 mi

Amenities66

Can I get the shopping done?

2shops & libraries
  • Well served for everyday shopping
  • 1 supermarket within 2 mi
  • Aldi
  • library 2.0 mi

Nearest: Aldi Thorne — 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 DN7 5GH.

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, 20212026.

About DN7 5GH

DN7 5GH scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and safety — with Fishlake Cricket Club 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, DN7 5GH is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,955 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 4 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 2 rated Good. The nearest school is Fieldgate School, within a short walk.

No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.

There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of DN7 5GH. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.

04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around DN7 5GH — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
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.
03
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 DN7 5GH?

There are 4 schools within a 2-mile catchment of DN7 5GH, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is DN7 5GH safe?

0 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of DN7 5GH in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 4/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near DN7 5GH?

Transport within 0.5 miles of DN7 5GH includes 8 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 4 km² is reachable from DN7 5GH within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for DN7 5GH?

DN7 5GH has a NestScope Score of 72/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 DN7 5GH does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around DN7 5GH: 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.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.