Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Doncaster: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 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 6PP.
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?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 7 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes 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.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & 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.
- 2 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 1.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HMP HATFIELD YOI — 1.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 16 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
2green spaces
- 3.7 ha total
- largest park 3.7 ha (0.22 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (400 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
4shops & libraries
- 3 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Marks and Spencer, The Co-operative Group
- library 1.0 mi
Nearest: Tesco Hatfield Station Rd Express — 1.2 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 6PP.
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 6PP
DN7 6PP scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — with Playground (400 m²) 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 6PP is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 6,334 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 7 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There was 1 crime 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 HMP HATFIELD YOI, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.4 mi away.
