Old Nursery Yard Thorne, Doncaster
22 addresses across 1 postcode (DN8), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11207133.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12).
- 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 Thorne South, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northfield Surgery, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (3); House, detached (3). Built: 2003-2006 (11); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 (93% of about 690 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)
- Milton House, 67 Ellison Street, Thorne, permissioned (250 m)
- Thorne Hall, Ellison Street, Thorne, permissioned (310 m)
- Glebe House, Haynes Road, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5JY, permissioned (350 m)
- The Old Vicarage, Stonegate, Thorne, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 3 - 5 Church Street, Thorne, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Off West Street, Thorne, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 3 King Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5BD, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Off Site Of Former Rising Sun Public House, Hatfield Road, Thorne, permissioned (620 m (0.4 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
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: of the 20 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 1 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: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 4 m and 7 m above sea level (6 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN8 5LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thorne South 67,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Thorne North 179,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Hatfield and Stainforth 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Southfield Road/Miller Lane Thorne | 100 m |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 40.3 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 54.6 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northfield Surgery | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 330 m |
| Hospital | Goole & District Hospital | 13.1 km (8.2 miles) |
| Police station | Humberside Police | 12.2 km (7.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Go Local, Thorne Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Park 3.0 ha | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Toll Bar Leisure Park 5.2 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.6 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 9.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade I), 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Peel Hill motte and bailey castle, Thorne. | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Delves | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Bradholme Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Tudworth Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Blackshaw Clough | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Whitaker's Plantations | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Stone Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Top | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brooke Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trinity Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorne King Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chips Stop DN8 5NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Tesco Express DN8 5NB | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Kozzy’s Kaff DN8 5NB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Time and Plaice DN8 5LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Your Plaice or Mine DN8 5LH | Mobile caterer | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Time and Plaice Van DN8 5LH | Mobile caterer | 290 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Thorneberry DN8 5LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Haynes All Day Everyday DN8 5HT | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| The Parklands Care Home DN8 5LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Jungle Mazeia DN8 5UE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Thorne Mini Market DN8 5DH | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Bradburys Butchers DN8 5DR | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Thorne Park Cafe DN8 5DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Palm Springs Spa DN8 5EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beech Tree Avenue (16); On or near Pashley Road (11); On or near Haynes Close (8); On or near Elm Tree Grove (6); On or near Miller Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 C, house, end-terrace (lodged 22 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DN8 5LG: 22 addresses of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Peel Hill Road · Southfield Road · Chestnut Avenue · Peel Castle Road · Ash Tree Road · Miller Lane · Haynes Close · Haynes Road · Ash Tree Road · Elm Tree Grove · Haynes Grove · Glebe 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.