Alston Close Doncaster
7 addresses across 1 postcode (DN4), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11202139.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £212,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Doncaster costs £2,168 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Doncaster, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Haslam Park, is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Oakwood Surgery, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £212,000 | £212,000 | £212,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £188,000 | £188,000 | £188,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £173,600 | £173,600 | £173,600 |
| 1996 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2023 | 4 DN4 7HD | Detached | £212,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2019 | 3 DN4 7HD | Detached | £188,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2008 | 3 DN4 7HD | Detached | £158,000 | New build. |
| 7 May 2004 | 6 DN4 7HD | Detached | £173,600 | |
| 22 Aug 1996 | 5 DN4 7HD | Semi-detached | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: House, detached (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Doncaster in 2026-27: Band D £2,168 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,445 | £1,686 | £1,927 | £2,168 | £2,649 | £3,131 | £3,613 | £4,336 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (30% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garage Site, Limpool Close, Cantley, Doncaster, DN4 6RG, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 16 m and 18 m above sea level (17 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN4 7HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Doncaster 4.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Bentley (South Yorkshire) 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Kirk Sandall 86,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bawtry Road/Alston Road Bessacarr | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Trafford Way/X3 Doncaster Town Centre | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | DRI Park and Ride | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 49.3 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 55.6 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Oakwood Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bessacarr Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shelswell Dental Practice | 180 m |
| Hospital | Doncaster Royal Infirmary | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Rossington Police Station | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Bessacarr, Bessacarr Cashzone | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haslam Park 7,360 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,620 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | Cantley Park 1.1 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Wilfrid, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Wilfrid | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Hill | Hill | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Church Plantation | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Beldam Plantation | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Stoven's Plantation | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Lodge Plantations | Wood | 1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Hayfield Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 7 |
2 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Doncaster: see them on the Doncaster page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bessacarr Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawthorn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hatchell Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The McAuley Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessacarr Post Office DN4 7HB | Retailers - other | 30 m | 4 Good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| The Flying Childers DN4 7JA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Hydrava DN4 7BW | Distributors/Transporters | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Sip Stop Doncaster DN4 7JA | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Bessacarr Bakery DN4 7JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Home Workshop DN4 7JA | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Co-operative DN4 7JA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Dragon City DN4 7JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Sep 2026 |
| The Counting House DN4 7JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Nostell Plaice DN4 7JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Bessacarr Grill & Pizza DN4 7JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Bloom Café DN4 7JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bawtry Road (10); On or near Nearfield Road (6); On or near Longfield Drive (3); On or near Alston Close (3); On or near Alston Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Dragon City (takeaway/sandwich shop, DN4 7JA) now 2 Improvement necessary, was 4 Good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DN4 7HD: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Bawtry Road · Centurion Fields · Bawtry Road · Milestone Court · Brierley Road · Nearfield Road · Broughton Road · Alston Road · Bawtry Road · Longfield Drive · Middlefield Road · Fairfield Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.