Town Pop. 4,329

Living in Denaby Main: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Denaby Main scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 66/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 21/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the DN12 postcode district, Denaby Main ranks 2nd. Its healthcare score runs 9 points above the DN12 district's 57/100. Broadband (93) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN12 postcode district.

52
OUT OF 100
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Denaby Main scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DN12 1AA DN12 2AA DN12 3AA DN12 4AB DN12 S64

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
21
214.6 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 383 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 156 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 88 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
Other theft 57 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Public order 56 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
other 189 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 52 crimes
  2. 2 Shephard'S Close 52 crimes
  3. 3 The Oval 44 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 10.8 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
68
Green Space 43
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
52
9 schools in area · 21 within 4km
7Good2Ungraded
  • Castle AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • De Warenne AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Denaby Main Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Morley Place AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • New Pastures Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Pennine View SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Rowena AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
66
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary5.8 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E5.9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital6 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,606 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 115 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
9
Employment rate46.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.6%Unemployed3.3%Retired23.1%Student4.1%Other inactive22.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial19.1%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary49.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications37.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)14.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership42.2%
Among the most-deprived 8% 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
69
Conisbrough 0.7 mi
Mexborough 1.5 mi
Swinton (South Yorkshire) 2.2 mi
J36 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J36 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J37 A1(M) 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £163,000 13
Semi-detached £165,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£113k £128k £142k £157k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Conisbrough 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Mexborough 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
High Melton 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barnburgh and Harlington 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Rotherham) 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Warmsworth 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bolton upon Dearne 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Thrybergh and Dalton 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Braithwell 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sprotbrough 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Goldthorpe 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wath upon Dearne 49 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Denaby Main a nice place to live?

Denaby Main is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Denaby Main 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 Denaby Main?

Crime levels in Denaby Main are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 21/100. There were 929 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Denaby Main?

Among the top-rated schools in Denaby Main are Castle Academy, Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy and De Warenne Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Denaby Main in total.

What are house prices like in Denaby Main?

The current median house price in Denaby Main is £163,000, around 43% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%.

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Postcode districts in Denaby Main

DN12 49 ⇄
S64 53 ⇄

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