Postcode report
Is DN5 8LR a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DN5 8LR: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN5 8LR is a postcode in Bentley, Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DN5 8LR, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN5 8LR are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DN5 8LR is based on Doncaster 016 Census 2021. It covers 6,001 residents, 1,627 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near DN5 8LR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DN5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £162k from 102 rolling sales, down 8.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DN5 8LR can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DN5 8LR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DN5 8LR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DN5 8LR
Is DN5 8LR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 27% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DN5 8LR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DN5 8LR?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DN5 8LR?
LocaleIQ matched DN5 8LR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN5 8LR?
The latest median sold price is £162k based on 102 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DN5 8LR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.