Nelson Street Doncaster
20 addresses across 6 postcodes (DN4), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11203218.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- Flood: 6 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Doncaster, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 380 m away, and Elmfield Park (9.2 hectares) is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Burns Practice, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 150 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | HYDE PARK WORKING MENS CLUB DN4 5AD | Other | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Jun 2019 | JOCK SERGISON AND SON DN4 5AB | Other | £45,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
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 (88% of about 720 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)
- Diamond Carwash, Carr House Road, Hyde Park, Doncaster, permissioned (100 m)
- Atos Origin IT Services Limited, Heavens Walk, Lakeside, not permissioned (350 m)
- Waterdale (Cultural and Civic Quarter CCQ), permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Civic And Cultural Quarter, Waterdale, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- County Court, 74 Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BT, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Denison House, 15 South Parade, Doncaster, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Denison House, 15 South Parade, Doncaster, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- 1 Albion Place, South Parade, Doncaster, not permissioned (820 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN4 5AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN4 5AB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN4 5FH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
| DN4 5GJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN4 5AE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN4 5HY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 10 m and 15 m above sea level (14 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 5AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 5AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 5AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 5FH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 5GJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 5HY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Doncaster 4.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bentley (South Yorkshire) 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Kirk Sandall 86,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carr House Road/North Street Hyde Park | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Trafford Way/X2 Doncaster Town Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Cleveland Street Car Park | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 52.1 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 52.6 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Burns Practice | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hyde Park Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orthondontic Centre | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Cheswold Park Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Doncaster Police Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Trafford Way Cashzone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,080 m² | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Elmfield Park 9.2 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,010 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carr House Allotments 5.5 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wall of Roman fort, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north. 52 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wall of Roman fort | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| The Dell, Doncaster | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| River Cheswold | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Black Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Mile Thorn Bight | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Hexthorpe Reach | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Young Eaa Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| The Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 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 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 32 |
17 of the street's 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 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 |
| Doncaster UTC | Secondary | 13–19 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| XP School | Secondary | 11–19 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| XP East | Secondary | 11–19 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hall Cross Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lakeside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Balby Central Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Town Field Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| DN Colleges Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hexthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prym Health DN4 5AD | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 2bu.studio DN4 5HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hyde Park Working Mens Club DN4 5AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Greggs DN4 5FT | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Subway DN4 5FT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Munchies Doncaster DN4 5FT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| One Stop DN1 2BY | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Fish Bits DN1 2BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Palace Tandoori DN1 2BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Europe Express Mini Market DN1 2BJ | Retailers - other | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Factory Foods and More DN4 5JR | Distributors/Transporters | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Polestar Seafood Limited DN4 5JR | Distributors/Transporters | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Stay n Play Tiney Home Nursery DN4 5DD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Leo's Mini Market DN1 2BN | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Peters Crispy Cod DN1 2BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Carr Lane (32); On or near Cunningham Road (28); On or near Cooper Street (22); On or near Nelson Street (21); On or near North Street (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 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 | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 60% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 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 5AD: 10 addresses
- DN4 5AB: 4 addresses
- DN4 5FH: 2 addresses of 125 in the postcode
- DN4 5GJ: 2 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- DN4 5AE: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- DN4 5HY: 1 address of 68 in the postcode
Nearby streets
South Street · Carr Lane · St Andrew's Terrace · Carr House Road · North Street · Decoy Bank North · Carr House Road · St James Street · Cooper Street · Childers Street · Gill Street · Ten Pound Walk
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.