Town Pop. 2,059

Living in Branton: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Branton comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 44/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Of the 4 places sharing the DN3 postcode district, Branton scores lowest.

On schools specifically, Branton sits 9 points below the DN3 district figure of 53/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (16) and lifestyle (29). Wider context for the surrounding area: DN3 postcode district.

52
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Branton scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
53.9 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 45 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stretton Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 Staunton Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Sandhills Way 8 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 14.2 µg/m³
69
Green Space 48
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
44
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
2Good
  • Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The McAuley Catholic High 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
16
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary2.9 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital13 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E13.7 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Phillips, Harding and Eggitt1.4 mi
GP capacity2,428 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired32.5%Student2.5%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.2%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership84.5%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
40
Kirk Sandall 4.1 mi
Doncaster 4.3 mi
Bentley (South Yorkshire) 5.2 mi
J4 M18 1.9 mi
J4 M18 2.6 mi
J3 M18 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £246,500 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£178k £245k £314k £382k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Auckley 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
Armthorpe 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Finningley 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Blaxton 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
New Rossington and Rossington 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Doncaster 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Woodhouse 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Austerfield 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Dunscroft and Hatfield 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Arksey 54 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wroot 35 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Branton a nice place to live?

Branton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Branton is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Branton?

Branton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 111 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Branton?

Among the top-rated schools in Branton are Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School and The McAuley Catholic High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Branton in total.

What are house prices like in Branton?

The current median house price in Branton is £246,500, around 14% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%.

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Postcode districts in Branton

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