Town Pop. 212

Living in Stainton (Doncaster): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stainton (Doncaster) comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 56/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Stainton (Doncaster) places 5th of 7 in the S66 postcode district. It scores 7 points below the S66 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On broadband specifically, Stainton (Doncaster) sits 20 points above the S66 district figure of 79/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S66 postcode district.

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Stainton (Doncaster) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
613.2 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 34 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 676% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 1669% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 2057% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 889% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Scotch Spring Lane 17 crimes
  2. 2 Ashton Lane 16 crimes
  3. 3 Holywell Crescent 10 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.998 · PM2.5 7.144 · PM10 12.756 µg/m³
70
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary6.5 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E7 mi
Rotherham General Hospital7.1 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBraithwell Road Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity2,166 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired31.1%Student4.1%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.6%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership82.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Conisbrough 4.3 mi
Doncaster 5.8 mi
Mexborough 6 mi
J2 M18 2.6 mi
J35 A1(M) 2.7 mi
J35 A1(M) 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stainton (Doncaster) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Braithwell 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Maltby 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wadworth 28 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tickhill 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hellaby 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Warmsworth 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Conisbrough 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Oldcotes 27 4.1 mi away ⇄
Laughton en le Morthen 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
New Rossington and Rossington 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wickersley and Bramley 60 4.5 mi away ⇄
Langold 34 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stainton (Doncaster) a nice place to live?

Stainton (Doncaster) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stainton (Doncaster) is 42/100, 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 Stainton (Doncaster)?

Stainton (Doncaster) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Stainton (Doncaster)

S66 49 ⇄

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