Town Pop. 6,269

Living in Stainforth: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stainforth scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 51/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 15/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Stainforth places 3rd of 5 in the DN7 postcode district. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (13), economic health (15) and lifestyle (23). Wider context for the surrounding area: DN7 postcode district.

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Stainforth scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
15
252.8 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 573 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 262 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 203 crimes
↑ 376% above national average
Vehicle crime 125 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Public order 98 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
other 324 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 East Lane 67 crimes
  2. 2 St. Edwin Reach 66 crimes
  3. 3 New Green 65 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
70
Green Space 25
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
45
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Long Toft Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary5 mi
Goole and District Hospital9.6 mi
Pontefract Hospital12.7 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryHatfield Health Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity2,694 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 174 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
15
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed4.8%Retired21%Student4.6%Other inactive19.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22.1%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary45.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications32.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership52.5%
Among the most-deprived 10% 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
51
Hatfield & Stainforth 0.5 mi
Thorne North 2.6 mi
Thorne South 2.9 mi
J5 M18 1.5 mi
J5 M18 1.8 mi
J1 M180 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £115,000 28
Semi-detached £125,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£85k £105k £125k £144k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Fishlake 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Dunscroft and Hatfield 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barnby Dun 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thorne 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Moss 28 3.4 mi away ⇄
Moorends 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Armthorpe 54 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Woodhouse 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
Arksey 54 5.0 mi away ⇄
Askern 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Toll Bar 44 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stainforth a nice place to live?

Stainforth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stainforth is 35/100, 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 Stainforth?

Crime levels in Stainforth are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 15/100. There were 1,585 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stainforth?

Among the top-rated schools in Stainforth are Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Long Toft Primary School and Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Stainforth in total.

What are house prices like in Stainforth?

The current median house price in Stainforth is £115,000, around 60% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £125,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stainforth in context

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Postcode districts in Stainforth

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