Town Pop. 13,075

Living in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 64/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Against the wider DN2 district average of 59/100, that is 5 points below. Below 30/100: healthcare (26) and lifestyle (26). That puts Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DN2 postcode district.

54
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Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
79.5 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 331 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 182 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 101 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 97 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 68 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 260 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 75 crimes
  2. 2 Thirlmere Gardens 55 crimes
  3. 3 Glebe Farm Close 54 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 9.3 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
68
Green Space 20
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
53
10 schools in area · 20 within 4km
7Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Armthorpe Shaw Wood AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Barnby Dun Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Canon Popham CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Edenthorpe Hall Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Kirk Sandall Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kirk Sandall Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Armthorpe AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Bader AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Hungerhill SchoolSecondary · 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
26
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary1.8 mi
Pontefract Hospital12.1 mi
Goole and District Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryASA Medical Group1.8 mi
GP capacity2,359 patients per GP
0dentists4pharmacies

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 311 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.3%Student2.9%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary30.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
56
Kirk Sandall 0.2 mi
Hatfield & Stainforth 2.7 mi
Bentley (South Yorkshire) 3.5 mi
J4 M18 2.5 mi
J4 M18 2.6 mi
J5 M18 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
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 £205,000 113
Detached £250,000 42
Semi-detached £190,000 55
Terraced £147,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£126k £179k £233k £286k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Barnby Dun 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Armthorpe 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Arksey 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dunscroft and Hatfield 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stainforth 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bentley (Doncaster) 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Toll Bar 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Doncaster 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Branton 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Fishlake 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Moss 28 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Woodhouse 32 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe a nice place to live?

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe is 54/100, 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 Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 1,039 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe are Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy, Barnby Dun Primary Academy and Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?

The current median house price in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe is £205,000, around 28% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £250,000, semi-detached £190,000, terraced £147,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 113 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe

DN2 59 ⇄
DN3 52 ⇄

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