Town Pop. 2,389

Living in Finningley: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Finningley comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

That is the highest score of the 9 places in the DN9 postcode district. Against the wider DN9 district average of 43/100, that is 6 points above. Its broadband score runs 45 points above the DN9 district's 47/100. For the surrounding area, see DN9 postcode district.

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Finningley scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

75.3 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 69 crimes

↓ 13% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Vehicle crime 16 crimes

↑ 40% above national average

Burglary 16 crimes

↑ 91% above national average

Public order 15 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 31 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 14 crimes
2 Station Road 11 crimes
3 Blenheim Road 9 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³

Green Space 24

Parks Adequate 4

Sports Pitches Ample 5

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools

4 schools in area · 6 within 4km

3Good1Ungraded

Auckley Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Hayfield Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
The Hayfield SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
St Oswald's CofE AcademyPrimary · 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

A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary4.1 mi

Bassetlaw Hospital10.7 mi

Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E13.8 mi

Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks61.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%

Nearest GP surgeryThe Rossington Practice2.7 mi

GP capacity2,584 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

Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%

available across Doncaster

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

93%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

93%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 136 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate59.4%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed59.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.8%Student3.8%Other inactive6.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary20%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%

Home ownership86.2%

Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 C

Water Yorkshire Water

Average bill regional £437/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Doncaster 6.2 mi

Kirk Sandall 6.3 mi

Bentley (South Yorkshire) 7.3 mi

J4 M18 3.8 mi

J4 M18 4.3 mi

J3 M18 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 4

Restaurants & Cafes Some 2

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2

Retail Shopping Some 2

Takeaways Some 3

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	£248,750	48
Detached	£325,000	27
Semi-detached	£206,500	16

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Finningley a nice place to live?

Finningley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Finningley is 49/100, 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 Finningley?

Finningley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 180 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Finningley?

Among the top-rated schools in Finningley are Auckley Primary Academy, Hayfield Lane Primary School and The Hayfield School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Finningley in total.

What are house prices like in Finningley?

The current median house price in Finningley is £248,750, around 13% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £325,000, semi-detached £206,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Finningley in context

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Postcode districts in Finningley

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