Town Pop. 13,780

Living in Dunscroft and Hatfield: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dunscroft and Hatfield is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 23/100 against a town median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the DN7 postcode district scores higher. Dunscroft and Hatfield leads all 5. Against the wider DN7 district average of 39/100, that is 6 points above. Broadband (88) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see DN7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
23
159.5 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 797 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 383 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 201 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Other crime 190 crimes
↑ 590% above national average
Vehicle crime 152 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
other 475 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hampden Crescent 247 crimes
  2. 2 Prison 133 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 132 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.5 µg/m³
69
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
42
7 schools in area · 12 within 4km
6Good1Ungraded
  • Ash Hill AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Coppice SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Crookesbroom Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dunsville Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hatfield Woodhouse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Travis St Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Sheep Dip Lane AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
37
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary3.6 mi
Goole and District Hospital10.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital12.6 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%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,359 patients per GP
1dentist3pharmacies

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 340 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate48.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.3%Unemployed3.3%Retired23.7%Student3.9%Other inactive20.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.1%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary38.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.1%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the most-deprived 40% 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
50
Hatfield & Stainforth 1.1 mi
Kirk Sandall 2.7 mi
Thorne South 3 mi
J5 M18 1.3 mi
J5 M18 1.8 mi
J1 M180 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £190,000 112
Detached £245,000 38
Semi-detached £176,000 60
Terraced £134,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£108k £165k £224k £281k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stainforth 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Woodhouse 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fishlake 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Armthorpe 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barnby Dun 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Thorne 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wroot 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Moorends 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Branton 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Moss 28 4.9 mi away ⇄
Arksey 54 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunscroft and Hatfield a nice place to live?

Dunscroft and Hatfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dunscroft and Hatfield 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 Dunscroft and Hatfield?

Crime levels in Dunscroft and Hatfield are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 23/100. There were 2,198 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dunscroft and Hatfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Dunscroft and Hatfield are Ash Hill Academy, Coppice School and Crookesbroom Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Dunscroft and Hatfield in total.

What are house prices like in Dunscroft and Hatfield?

The current median house price in Dunscroft and Hatfield is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £245,000, semi-detached £176,000, terraced £134,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 112 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Dunscroft and Hatfield in context

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Postcode districts in Dunscroft and Hatfield

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