Area Guide – Doncaster (DN)

Living in Doncaster (DN)

Crime levels in Doncaster (DN) are above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Doncaster (DN)

Is Doncaster (DN) a good place to live?

Doncaster (DN) has crime levels above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Doncaster (DN)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Doncaster (DN)?

Air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Above England average (93 vs 71 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Doncaster UTC	Secondary	Good	0.3 mi
Hall Cross School	Secondary	Not rated	0.3 mi
Hall Cross Academy	Secondary	Good	0.3 mi
DN Colleges Group	16 plus	Not rated	0.4 mi
Doncaster College	16 plus	Not rated	0.4 mi
Town Field Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Stirling Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Atlas Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Wheatley Middle School	Middle deemed secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Carr House Middle School	Middle deemed secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
XP School	Secondary	Good	0.9 mi
XP East	Secondary	Requires Improvement	0.9 mi
Balby Central Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Balby Central Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Hexthorpe First School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Lakeside Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Lakeside Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
St Peter's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Kirkby Avenue Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Kirkby Avenue Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Kirkby Avenue Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	1.2 mi
Park Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Hexthorpe Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Hexthorpe Middle School	Middle deemed secondary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Intake Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Intake Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Sprotbrough Richmond Hill Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Sprotbrough Richmond Hill Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi

directions_railway Transport 2 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Doncaster Rail Station	0.4 mi
Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station	1.7 mi

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 40 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
FRANCES STREET MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
DONCASTER PROJECT 3 H&W SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
DONCASTER DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
PARKHURST OPTICIANS DONCASTER	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
REGENT SQUARE GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
THE PHOENIX MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
DONCASTER SAME DAY HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
EXTENDED ACCESS PCD CHANGING LIVES	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
EVOLUTIO OPTHAMOLOGY DONCASTER	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
EXTENDED ACCESS PCD WHARF HOUSE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
THE FLYING SCOTSMAN HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
THE LEGER CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
THE LEGER CLINIC (BASSETLAW)	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
THE BURNS PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
RUTLAND HOUSE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
KINGTHORNE GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
MOUNT GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
HMP DONCASTER (C)	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
CHESWOLD PARK HOSPITAL	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
DONCASTER EMERGENCY OOH	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
UNPLANNED CARE CENTRE WIC	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
DONCASTER URGENT CARE & OUT OF HOURS	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
DONO VALLEY HEALTHCARE - SPROTBROUGH SITE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
PARK VIEW SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
PARK VIEW SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
THE NELSON PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
UNIT 50 - LAKESIDE VILLAGE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
UNIT 50 - LAKESIDE VILLAGE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
THE SCOTT PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
SCOTT PRACTICE (PREV PARK LODGE) (DONCASTER) - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
ST. JOHNS GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
THE SANDRINGHAM PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
DON VALLEY HEALTHCARE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
PARKHURST OPTICIANS BENTLEY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
ST JOHNS HOSPICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
SCAWSBY HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
ARKSEY LANE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
DONCASTER ROYAL INFIRMARY	A&E Hospital	1.1 mi