Town Pop. 7,036

Living in Sprotbrough: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sprotbrough comes out at 64/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 68/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 60/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 9 places in the DN5 postcode district. No category drops below 51/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. The DN5 district averages 53/100, putting Sprotbrough 11 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see DN5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
79.4 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 143 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Shoplifting 112 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 95 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Vehicle crime 64 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 112 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newcomen Road 81 crimes
  2. 2 Sovereign Court 59 crimes
  3. 3 Hengist Road 34 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 9.3 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 13.7 µg/m³
67
Green Space 35
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
51
9 schools in area · 32 within 4km
5Good4Ungraded
  • Copley Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hexthorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Richmond Hill Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Scawsby Saltersgate Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sprotbrough Orchard Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kirkby Avenue Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Scawsby Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • The Levett SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Warmsworth Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
68
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary1.5 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E8.7 mi
Rotherham General Hospital8.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
1 GP surgery in area 13 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,459 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 165 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.2%Student3.5%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.8%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.9%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership83.2%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
64
Doncaster 1.5 mi
Bentley (South Yorkshire) 2 mi
Conisbrough 3.1 mi
J36 A1(M) 1.1 mi
J36 A1(M) 1.5 mi
J37 A1(M) 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £247,500 53
Detached £330,000 25
Semi-detached £190,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£173k £259k £348k £434k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Scawthorpe and Cusworth 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bentley (Doncaster) 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Warmsworth 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
High Melton 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Doncaster 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Arksey 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Conisbrough 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Toll Bar 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Denaby Main 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wadworth 28 3.8 mi away ⇄
Adwick le Street 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Barnburgh and Harlington 48 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sprotbrough a nice place to live?

Sprotbrough is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sprotbrough is 64/100, 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 Sprotbrough?

Sprotbrough has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 559 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sprotbrough?

Among the top-rated schools in Sprotbrough are Copley Junior School, Hexthorpe Primary School and Richmond Hill Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Sprotbrough in total.

What are house prices like in Sprotbrough?

The current median house price in Sprotbrough is £247,500, around 13% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £330,000, semi-detached £190,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sprotbrough in context

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Postcode districts in Sprotbrough

DN5 53 ⇄

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