Davis Road Askern, Doncaster
37 addresses across 2 postcodes (DN6), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11200087.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £115,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 15, D: 4, E: 3).
- 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 A; 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 Adwick, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 140 m away, and Campsall Country Park (36 hectares) is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 9 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 37 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Lakeside Practice, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £36,500 | £36,500 | £36,500 |
| 2008 | 2 | £65,000 | £55,000 | £75,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £72,000 | £56,000 | £89,250 |
| 2006 | 2 | £59,500 | £48,000 | £71,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £11,200 | £11,200 | £11,200 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2025 | 15 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £80,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 5 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £74,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2022 | 3 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2021 | 31 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2019 | 1 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £69,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Mar 2019 | 3 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2018 | 5 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £59,950 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Jun 2018 | 29 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £67,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Aug 2009 | 11 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £36,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2008 | 27 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2008 | 15 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2007 | 19 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £89,250 | |
| 26 Oct 2007 | 29 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 23 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2006 | 1 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £48,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2006 | 19 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £71,000 | |
| 24 Nov 1997 | 19 DN6 0QJ | Semi-detached | £11,200 |
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (15); Bungalow, semi-detached (14); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (9); 2014 (7); 1900-1929 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (social) (6); 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 A (42% of about 760 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)
- Former Askern Selby Road Youth Club, Selby Road, Askern, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Premier House, Selby Road, Askern, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Premier House, Selby Road, Askern, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Askern Saw Mills, High Street, Askern, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Askern Saw Mills, High Street, Askern, permissioned (860 m (0.5 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN6 0QJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN6 0QH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 9 m and 14 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN6 0QH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN6 0QJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Adwick 176,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Bentley (South Yorkshire) 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Kirk Sandall 86,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Anna Road/Airstone Road Instoneville | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | South Elmsall Bus Station | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 43.2 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Lakeside Practice | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Askern Pharmacy | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oasis | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Cheswold Park Hospital | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Londis, Askern | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,900 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Campsall Country Park 36 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,500 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | Miners' Welfare Park 4.3 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 56 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Earthworks on Sutton Common, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Earthworks on Sutton Common | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Sutton Common bowl barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Askern Hill | Hill | 290 m north-east |
| Langleys Plantation | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Common Plantation | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Park Plantation | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Fishpond Plantation | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| New Fish Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 36 | 37 |
1 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 320 m | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spa Academy Askern | Primary | 7–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Askern Moss Road Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Top Shop DN6 0QH | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Blaze Takeaway DN6 0BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Londis DN6 0AP | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Go Local DN6 0AY | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bathhouse Lane (30); On or near Marian Crescent (14); On or near Sherwood Avenue (12); On or near Davis Road (12); On or near Theodore Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 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 3 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
Theodore Road · Llewelyn Crescent · Sherwood Avenue · Llewelyn Crescent · Anna Road · Mary Road · Marian Crescent · Airstone Road · Bathhouse Lane · Airstone Road · Green Lane · Avenue Road
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.