Greyfriars Road Doncaster
33 addresses across 9 postcodes (DN1), about 370 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11202995.
- Flood: 18 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 A; Band D in Doncaster costs £2,168 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Doncaster, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, and Regents Park (0.3 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 33 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Frances Street Medical Centre, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 13% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 335 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (94% of about 2,980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, St. Georges (Doncaster) (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- MINSTER CHURCH OF ST GEORGE, grade I
- CLERGY HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 18 - 21 Baxter Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1LD, permissioned (250 m)
- 43 - 45 Market Place, Doncaster, DN1 1NJ, permissioned (320 m)
- 13 Scot Lane, Doncaster, DN1 1EW, permissioned (340 m)
- Crystals, 20 Market Place, Doncaster, permissioned (340 m)
- 7 - 9 Scot Lane, Doncaster, DN1 1EW, permissioned (350 m)
- 1 Scot Lane, Doncaster, DN1 1EW, permissioned (360 m)
- Snooker Club, 21 - 27 St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, permissioned (360 m)
- 6, 6A And 8 Nether Hall Road, Doncaster, DN1 2PW, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: Advanced Electricty Networks Ltd, New service connection, two-way signals, on the footway (standard works)
- 20 August 2026 to 21 August 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 18 at medium risk and 16 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 1 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN1 1QN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| DN1 1QE | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DN1 1RE | zone 2 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN1 1AF | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| DN1 1LA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 9 / 3 | unlikely |
| DN1 1LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 6 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN1 1LH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN1 1PE | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| DN1 1QU | zone 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 8 m and 14 m above sea level (10 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN1 1AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN1 1LA | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DN1 1LB | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DN1 1LH | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DN1 1PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN1 1QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN1 1QN | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| DN1 1RE | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Doncaster 4.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bentley (South Yorkshire) 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Kirk Sandall 86,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greyfriars Road/Church Street Doncaster Town Centre | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Greyfriars Road/X1 Doncaster Town Centre | 170 m |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Car Park | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 51.2 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Frances Street Medical Centre | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Doncaster Dental Centre | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Cheswold Park Hospital | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Doncaster Police Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 55 High Street Lloyds Bank | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,710 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Regents Park 3,310 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5,010 m² | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Strawberry Island Allotments 1.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Minster Church of St George, a listed building (Grade I), 90 m south-east. 97 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Minster Church of St George | Listed building, Grade I | 90 m south-east |
| Wall of Roman fort | Scheduled monument | 90 m east |
| The Market Hall, Corn Exchange and Fish Market | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m south-east |
| The Mansion House and attached railings | Listed building, Grade I | 390 m south-east |
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| The Dell, Doncaster | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Cusworth Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| River Cheswold | Lake or reservoir | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Mile Thorn Bight | Lake or reservoir | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Black Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Hexthorpe Reach | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Albert Plantation | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| The Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 7 |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3 |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 11 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 12 |
33 of the street's 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 21 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Colleges Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Doncaster UTC | Secondary | 13–19 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hall Cross Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Town Field Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Atlas Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, 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 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Balby Central Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| XP School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hexthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| XP East | Secondary | 11–19 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Minster Church of St George DN1 1RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | Exempt | |
| The Kings Chamber DN8 5TX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| The White Swan DN1 1QQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 4 Good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Frenchgate Cafe DN1 1QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| DN1 Delicatessen DN1 1QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| DN1 Restaurant DN1 1QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Olde Castle DN1 1LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 4 Good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| The Black Bull DN1 1LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| The Black Bull Kitchen DN1 1LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd DN1 1QB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Tobacconist Mini Market Ltd DN1 1LQ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Frenchgate Stores DN1 1QQ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Waterstones DN1 1LJ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Greggs DN1 1LD | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Save a Lot DN1 1LD | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 1 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 85 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Vehicle crime | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Friars Gate (113); On or near St George Gate (74); On or near Parking Area (47); On or near Baxter Gate (34); On or near High Fisher Gate (30).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 13% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 74% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 34% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 18% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 1 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 Hottest Crab (restaurant/cafe/canteen, DN1 1LQ) is no longer listed; it was rated Unknown found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Cork & Bubbles (pub/bar/nightclub, DN1 3LU) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 22 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Nero Pizza (restaurant/cafe/canteen, DN1 1NG) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 23 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Boogie Bar (pub/bar/nightclub, DN1 3LU) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 22 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DN1 1QN: 19 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- DN1 1QE: 4 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- DN1 1RE: 4 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- DN1 1AF: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
- DN1 1LA: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
- DN1 1LB: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
- DN1 1LH: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
- DN1 1PE: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
- DN1 1QU: 1 address
Nearby streets
Friars Gate · Church Way · Church Street · St George Gate · Old Guildhall Yard · French Gate · Frenchgate · St George Gate · Church Way · Church Way · Church View · High Fisher Gate
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.