Castle Close Sprotbrough, Doncaster
28 addresses across 2 postcodes (DN5), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11200743.
- Sales: 34 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £190,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, D: 7).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; 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 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cusworth Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park View Surgery, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | 3 | £212,000 | £196,500 | £245,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £186,250 | £177,500 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £171,000 | £165,000 | £177,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £165,000 | £160,000 | £170,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £139,250 | £133,500 | £145,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £137,500 | £125,000 | £150,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 23 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2025 | 22 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 21 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £212,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 18 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £196,500 | |
| 26 Oct 2023 | 15 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2022 | 9 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2021 | 21 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 21 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £177,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 9 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2020 | 19 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2020 | 22 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2019 | 12 DN5 7NP | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2018 | 24 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 24 May 2018 | 19 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2017 | 27 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2017 | 25 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2016 | 9 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2013 | 15 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2013 | 24 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £133,500 | |
| 11 Jun 2012 | 23 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2012 | 27 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 9 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £142,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2009 | 23 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2007 | 8 DN5 7NP | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2002 | 25 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2002 | 9 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2001 | 4 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £66,500 | |
| 26 May 2000 | 19 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £51,500 | New build. |
| 27 Oct 1998 | 9 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 2 Aug 1996 | 20 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £48,950 | |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 16 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 24 Nov 1995 | 4 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 22 Nov 1995 | 11 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 17 Nov 1995 | 11 DN5 7NP | Semi-detached | £44,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1950-1966 (5); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (3).
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 C (36% of about 530 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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN5 7NP | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN5 7NL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 27 m and 29 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN5 7NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN5 7NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Doncaster 4.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Bentley (South Yorkshire) 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Conisbrough 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Melton Road/Richmond Hill Road Sprotbrough | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A5 Doncaster Town Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Danum Retail Park Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 50.4 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park View Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weldricks Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Cheswold Park Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Doncaster Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Londis, Breydon Avenue Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Cusworth Park 22 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,450 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bramworth Road Allotments 4.5 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cusworth Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cusworth Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| The Dell, Doncaster | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Cusworth Motte Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Medieval settlement 170m north east of Cusworth Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Plantation | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Hexthorpe Reach | Lake or reservoir | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Basin Pond | Lake or reservoir | 920 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Upper Fish Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Raven Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 28 |
1 of the street's 28 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hexthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Balby Central Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waverley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Copley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Scawsby Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastrama La Mihay Tatu DN5 7AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Richmond Hill Road (11); On or near Castle Close (8); On or near Ingle Grove (8); On or near Ingleborough Drive (3); On or near Dean Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 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 | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hills Close · Melton Road · Clifton Drive · Richmond Hill Road · Dean Close · Ingle Grove · Ingleborough Drive · Challenger Drive
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.