Longfellow Road Doncaster
32 addresses across 3 postcodes (DN4), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11204137.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £121,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 5, D: 8, G: 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 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 Doncaster, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Woodfield Park, is about 630 m (0.4 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 14 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 32 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Scott Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 157 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 | 2 | £121,500 | £115,000 | £128,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £83,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £76,500 | £76,500 | £76,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £184,000 | £184,000 | £184,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £75,500 | £60,000 | £91,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £102,500 | £95,000 | £110,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £74,950 | £74,950 | £74,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £34,950 | £34,950 | £34,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £27,950 | £27,950 | £27,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2022 | 2 DN4 8LP | Terraced | £128,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 3 DN4 8LW | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2020 | 9 DN4 8LW | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2018 | 4 DN4 8LP | Terraced | £107,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2016 | 11 DN4 8LW | Detached | £83,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2016 | 3 DN4 8LW | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2016 | 7 DN4 8LW | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2015 | 3 DN4 8LW | Semi-detached | £76,500 | |
| 10 Nov 2010 | 15 DN4 8LW | Detached | £184,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2009 | 9 DN4 8LW | Detached | £91,000 | |
| 22 May 2009 | 3 DN4 8LW | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 7 DN4 8LW | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2007 | 2 DN4 8LP | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 9 DN4 8LW | Detached | £152,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2002 | 9 DN4 8LW | Detached | £74,950 | |
| 18 Aug 2000 | 2 DN4 8LP | Terraced | £34,950 | |
| 23 Apr 1999 | 12 DN4 8LP | Terraced | £27,950 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, detached (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1930-1949 (1); 2017 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 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 A (100% of about 590 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)
- 63 Woodfield Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8HB, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At 41 Sandford Road, Balby: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Land At 41 Sandford Road, Balby, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Between Tickhill Road and May Avenue, Balby, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- 163 Balby Road, Balby: up to 11 homes, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
- 163 Balby Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 0RH, not permissioned (950 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 14 m and 19 m above sea level (18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN4 8LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 8LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 8NA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Doncaster 4.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Bentley (South Yorkshire) 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Conisbrough 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dryden Road/Weston Road Balby | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Trafford Way/X2 Doncaster Town Centre | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Mallard 2 Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 53.2 km (33 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 53.2 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Scott Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chestnut Pharmacy Balby | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Opal Centre Dental Suite | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Tickhill Road Hospital | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Doncaster Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodfield Park 9.4 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 9.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Dell, Doncaster, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Dell, Doncaster | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Plantation | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Lily Pond | Lake or reservoir | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Woodfield Plantation | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Huxter Well Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Springwell Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| North Dale Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
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) | 13.6 | 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 | 31 | 32 |
1 of the street's 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Woodfields | Secondary | 11–16 | 210 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Carr Lodge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Balby Central Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Mallard Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hexthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Atlas Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Waverley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| XP School | Secondary | 11–19 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Off-licence & Newsagents Ltd DN4 8NF | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Woodfield Social Club DN4 8HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Diamond Activity DN4 8QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dryden Road (44); On or near Weston Road (27); On or near Goldsmith Road (23); On or near Swinburne Avenue (15); On or near Lowell Avenue (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
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
- DN4 8LP: 16 addresses
- DN4 8LW: 8 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- DN4 8NA: 8 addresses of 33 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dryden Road · Stevenson Road · Weston Road · Browning Avenue · Lowell Avenue · Herrick Gardens · Woodfield Road · Sheridan Avenue · Chesterton Road · Swinburne Avenue · Newbolt Road · Gray Gardens
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.