Area Report
Last updated 08 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Doncaster: a school rated Good within a short walk, 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around S64 9SD.
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?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 16 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 20 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: The Laurel Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
16crimes 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.
- 16 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 11.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
3GP & 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, 1 hospital, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MEXBOROUGH HEALTH CENTRE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 17 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 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
- 19 ha total
- largest park 7.3 ha (0.43 mi away)
Nearest: Park (1.4 ha) — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
16shops & libraries
- 13 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Farmfoods, Heron, Morrisons, Lidl…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Farmfoods Mexborough — 0.5 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 S64 9SD.
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 S64.
Average sold price by property type across the S64 district, 2021–2026.
About S64 9SD
S64 9SD scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with The Laurel Academy within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S64 9SD 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 20 schools within the typical catchment area, including 16 rated Good. The nearest school is The Laurel Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 16 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 2 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MEXBOROUGH HEALTH CENTRE, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is MONTAGU HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
