Postcode report
Is DN7 5AJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DN7 5AJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN7 5AJ is a postcode in Stainforth & Barnby Dun, Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DN7 5AJ, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN7 5AJ are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity 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 DN7 5AJ is based on Doncaster 004 Census 2021. It covers 7,480 residents, 213 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 29% 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 1/10.
For property prices near DN7 5AJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DN7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £160k from 65 rolling sales, down 9.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DN7 5AJ can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 DN7 5AJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DN7 5AJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 DN7 5AJ
Is DN7 5AJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% 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 DN7 5AJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DN7 5AJ?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DN7 5AJ?
LocaleIQ matched DN7 5AJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN7 5AJ?
The latest median sold price is £160k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DN7 5AJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.