Shakespeare Road Bentley, Doncaster
14 addresses across 1 postcode (DN5), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11200492.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £106,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 1, F: 2).
- 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 Bentley (South Yorkshire), about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bentley Park, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Ransome Practice, about 200 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 223 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £106,000 | £106,000 | £106,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £94,950 | £94,950 | £94,950 |
| 2005 | 2 | £77,500 | £70,000 | £85,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £28,200 | £26,400 | £30,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 8 DN5 0EQ | Terraced | £106,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 8 DN5 0EQ | Terraced | £71,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Oct 2023 | 7 DN5 0EQ | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 28 May 2021 | 10 DN5 0EQ | Terraced | £67,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 May 2020 | 3 DN5 0EQ | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2018 | 6 DN5 0EQ | Terraced | £66,000 | |
| 4 May 2017 | 12 DN5 0EQ | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2016 | 12 DN5 0EQ | Terraced | £50,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Apr 2011 | 2 DN5 0EQ | Terraced | £94,950 | |
| 16 Nov 2005 | 8 DN5 0EQ | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2005 | 6 DN5 0EQ | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 27 May 2004 | 7 DN5 0EQ | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2003 | 5 DN5 0EQ | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2001 | 7 DN5 0EQ | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 5 DN5 0EQ | Detached | £52,000 | |
| 14 Nov 1997 | 8 DN5 0EQ | Terraced | £26,400 | |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 2 DN5 0EQ | Terraced | £30,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); Bungalow, detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (5); 1930-1949 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 (94% of about 870 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)
- Vacant Land Between Minden Court, Cooke Street And Truman Street. Land Of The Former Transport Depot And Council Buildings, Bentley, permissioned (330 m)
- Bentley House, Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Bentley House, Jossey Lane, Scawthorpe, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Cherry Grange, Pickering Road, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0HE, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Cherry Grange, Pickering Road, Bentley, 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 13 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 13 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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN5 0EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bentley (South Yorkshire) 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Doncaster 4.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Adwick 176,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Askern Road/Shakespeare Road Bentley | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Greyfriars Road/X1 Doncaster Town Centre | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Hall Road Parking | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 48.9 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Ransome Practice | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holden's Chemist Bentley | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Cheswold Park Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Doncaster Police Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bentley Park 7.3 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,320 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moat Hills moated site, Bentley, a scheduled monument, 620 m (0.4 miles) east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moat Hills moated site, Bentley | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Radcliffe moated site, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Round About Moat, Arksey | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Daw Lane Plantations | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Radcliffe Moat | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Round About Moat | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Willow Garth Fishing Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Bare Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Thorpe Marsh | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 14 |
4 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bentley New Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Bentley High Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Arksey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong 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 |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Don Valley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Toll Bar Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Scawsby Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poseidon Fish Bar 2 DN5 0EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Homies DN5 0EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Edenspot African Store DN5 0RS | Retailers - other | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Orchids Care Ltd DN5 0RR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | Exempt | |
| NMA Mini Market DN5 0AP | Retailers - other | 300 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Anmiro Market DN5 0AP | Retailers - other | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Bentley New Village Primary DN5 0NS | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Daw to Door Stores DN5 0PD | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Rhinos DN5 0AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Letty's Kitchen DN5 0RX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| AJ's Cafe DN5 0AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Premier Arksey DN5 0RX | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Teasdales Bakers Ltd DN5 0RX | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| New Big Dee Chinese Takeaway DN5 0RX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Country Kitchen DN5 0RX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Burglary | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (54); On or near The Homestead (47); On or near Parking Area (31); On or near Limbreck Court (28); On or near Tennyson Road (26).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- DN5 0EQ: 14 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Tennyson Road · Redbourne Road · Redbourne Road · Winnipeg Road · West Place · Limbreck Court · Denby Street · Moat Hills Court · Cross Street · Park Road · Swan Street · Alexandra 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.