Fern Close Doncaster
34 addresses across 2 postcodes (DN2), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11202708.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £155,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 6, D: 11, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Grove Gardens, is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mount Group Practice, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 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 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £98,500 | £98,500 | £98,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £63,000 | £63,000 | £63,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £49,500 | £49,500 | £49,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2023 | 5 DN2 5PH | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2019 | 8 DN2 5PH | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2011 | 8 DN2 5PH | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2007 | 16 DN2 5PH | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2006 | 1 DN2 5PH | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2003 | 1 DN2 5PH | Semi-detached | £98,500 | |
| 18 Oct 2001 | 3 DN2 5PH | Semi-detached | £63,000 | |
| 25 Sep 1998 | 11 DN2 5PH | Semi-detached | £49,500 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (7); House, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (6). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1976-1982 (6); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
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 (38% of about 660 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): Article 4 (HMO) Boundary - Came into force 14 October 2019.
- 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)
- SHB Hire, Armthorpe Road, Wheatley Hills, not permissioned (220 m)
- Land South of Armthorpe Road, Wheatley Hills, not permissioned (320 m)
- Site Of Former Westminster Club, Westminster Crescent, Intake, Doncaster, DN2 6HU, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- United Carpets & Beds, Barnby Dun Rd/Thorne Rd, Wheatley Hills, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 4-29 Bristol Grove, 4-18 (evens) Exeter Road, 6-12 (evens) Parkway South, 4-18 And 24-30 (evens) Winchester Avenue, Wheatley, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Land Adjacent, Appleby Road, Intake, Doncaster, DN2 6HH, permissioned (920 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN2 5PH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| DN2 5PQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 18 m and 20 m above sea level (19 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN2 5PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN2 5PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Doncaster 4.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Kirk Sandall 86,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bentley (South Yorkshire) 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fernhurst Road/Oakhill Road Wheatley Hills | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Greyfriars Road/X1 Doncaster Town Centre | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Barnby Dun Road Parking | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Stations | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 49.7 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 52.3 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Mount Group Practice | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sandringham Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Doncaster Royal Infirmary | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Doncaster Police Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grove Gardens 1.9 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Sandall Park 19 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.6 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | Sandall Beat Allotment 2.3 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Wood | Wood | 480 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Hag Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Pot Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Wheatley Hall Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Wheatley Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Thorpe Marsh | Wetland | 4.8 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 | 32 | 34 |
2 of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Kingfisher Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Plover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Outwood Academy Danum | Secondary | 11–18 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Intake Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 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: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellors Catering Services DN2 5LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Sandringham Primary School (Wraparound) DN2 5LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| St Aidans Day Nursey Ltd DN2 5NH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Pizza Hill DN2 5AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 May 2026 |
| Darrens Family Butchers DN2 5AJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Armthorpe Road (14); On or near Sandall Rise (7); On or near Poplar Drive (6); On or near Fern Close (4); On or near Linkway (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, house, semi-detached (lodged 21 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Rowan Court · Poplar Drive · Rowan Mount · Linkway · Oakhill Road · Wellcroft Close · Central Boulevard · Armthorpe Road · Mardale Walk · Sandall Rise · Flint Road · Ennerdale 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.