Town Pop. 850

Living in Blaxton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blaxton comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 84/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the DN9 postcode district, Blaxton ranks 5th. On broadband specifically, Blaxton sits 37 points above the DN9 district figure of 47/100. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see DN9 postcode district.

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Blaxton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vulcan Mews 9 crimes
  2. 2 Parkland Walk 8 crimes
  3. 3 Mosham Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 19
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary5.3 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital13.2 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital14.2 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Phillips, Harding and Eggitt3.7 mi
GP capacity1,432 patients per GP
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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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.7%Student3.8%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)20%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership87.6%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
29
Kirk Sandall 5.9 mi
Hatfield & Stainforth 6.5 mi
Doncaster 6.6 mi
J4 M18 3.1 mi
J4 M18 3.5 mi
J3 M18 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
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 Blaxton 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

Finningley 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Auckley 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Branton 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Woodhouse 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wroot 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Misson 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Armthorpe 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Austerfield 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
New Rossington and Rossington 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bawtry 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
Westwoodside 45 4.8 mi away ⇄
Doncaster 58 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blaxton a nice place to live?

Blaxton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blaxton is 45/100, 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 Blaxton?

Blaxton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Blaxton

DN9 43 ⇄

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