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Living in Austerfield: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Austerfield scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 45/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 43/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the DN10 postcode district, Austerfield ranks 2nd. Against the wider DN10 district average of 34/100, that is 9 points above. On healthcare specifically, Austerfield sits 29 points above the DN10 district figure of 16/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN10 postcode district.

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Austerfield scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
411.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 64 crimes
↑ 740% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
↑ 1148% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 399% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 350% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 34 crimes
  2. 2 Gresley Avenue 33 crimes
  3. 3 Theatre/Concert Hall 15 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.423 · PM2.5 7.061 · PM10 12.652 µg/m³
70
Green Space 17
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Bawtry Mayflower Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary7.1 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital9.3 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E13.8 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryMayflower Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity2,304 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.8%Retired26.1%Student2.6%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership67.9%
Among the most-deprived 39% 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
33
Doncaster 7.8 mi
Kirk Sandall 8.8 mi
Bentley (South Yorkshire) 9.2 mi
J34 A1 4.4 mi
J34 A1(M) 4.5 mi
J3 M18 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Austerfield 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

Bawtry 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Misson 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Scrooby 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Finningley 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Harworth and Bircotes 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Everton (Bassetlaw) 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Harworth 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Mattersey 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
New Rossington and Rossington 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Blaxton 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ranskill 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Auckley 46 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Austerfield a nice place to live?

Austerfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Austerfield is 43/100, 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 Austerfield?

Austerfield has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 206 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Austerfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Austerfield is Bawtry Mayflower Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Austerfield in total.

Austerfield in context

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Postcode districts in Austerfield

DN10 34 ⇄

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