Town Pop. 1,635

Living in Auckley: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Auckley comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 66/100 against a national town median of 47/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the DN9 postcode district.

On bills specifically, Auckley sits 8 points above the DN9 district figure of 58/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Below 30/100: healthcare (4), lifestyle (25) and schools (27). For the surrounding area, see DN9 postcode district.

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Auckley scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 49 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Green 10 crimes
  2. 2 Vulcan Mews 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parkland Walk 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.34 · PM2.5 7.073 · PM10 12.677 µg/m³
71
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
4 schools in area · 10 within 4km
4Good
  • Auckley Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hayfield Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Hayfield SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary3.9 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital13 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E14.4 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Phillips, Harding and Eggitt2.2 mi
GP capacity2,428 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
51
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired35%Student3.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership89%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Doncaster · 2026-27
A £1,445
B £1,686
C £1,927
D £2,168
E £2,650
F £3,132
G £3,613
H £4,336
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Kirk Sandall 4.8 mi
Doncaster 5.2 mi
Hatfield & Stainforth 6 mi
J4 M18 2.3 mi
J4 M18 2.8 mi
J3 M18 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Auckley in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Branton 52 0.9 mi away ⇄
Blaxton 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Finningley 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Armthorpe 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
New Rossington and Rossington 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Woodhouse 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Doncaster 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Austerfield 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wroot 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Misson 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bawtry 49 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Auckley a nice place to live?

Auckley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Auckley is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Auckley?

Auckley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Auckley?

Among the top-rated schools in Auckley are Auckley Primary Academy, Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School and Hayfield Lane Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Auckley in total.

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Postcode districts in Auckley

DN9 43 ⇄

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