Town Pop. 4,812

Living in Moorends: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Moorends scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Moorends most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the DN8 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 41 points above the DN8 district's 57/100. Lifestyle (16) and healthcare (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
137.2 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 276 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 70 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 68 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Other theft 45 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Public order 42 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
other 159 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gainford Square 56 crimes
  2. 2 Darlington Grove 41 crimes
  3. 3 Marshland Road 41 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
71
Green Space 13
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
46
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good
  • Marshland Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Thorne King Edward Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • West Road Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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 departmentsGoole and District Hospital6.2 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary9.1 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital11.5 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryNorthfield Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity3,032 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 110 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
17
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed3.3%Retired18.2%Student4.1%Other inactive18.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial18.9%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary48%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications28.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)14%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)15.2%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership58.1%
Among the most-deprived 14% 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
38
Thorne North 1.4 mi
Thorne South 1.9 mi
Rawcliffe 4.1 mi
J6 M18 1.2 mi
J6 M18 1.7 mi
J1 M180 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £140,000 31
Semi-detached £132,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£108k £140k £173k £205k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Thorne 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Fishlake 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe Bridge 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stainforth 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Dunscroft and Hatfield 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Crowle (North Lincolnshire) 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Snaith 51 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ealand 38 5.9 mi away ⇄
Goole 54 5.9 mi away ⇄
Pollington 42 5.9 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Woodhouse 32 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Moorends a nice place to live?

Moorends has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Moorends is 43/100, 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 Moorends?

Moorends has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 660 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Moorends?

Among the top-rated schools in Moorends are Marshland Primary Academy, Thorne King Edward Primary School and West Road Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Moorends in total.

What are house prices like in Moorends?

The current median house price in Moorends is £140,000, around 51% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £132,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Moorends

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