Springwell Lane Doncaster
44 addresses across 7 postcodes (DN11,DN4), about 530 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 11204184.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 17, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 26 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 B; 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 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Woodfield Park, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 29 of its 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Johns Group Practice, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 1,440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 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
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, detached (18); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (12); 1930-1949 (4); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (35% of about 2,140 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: yes, Doncaster.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garage 25 - 48, Garage Site, Priestley Close, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 9DQ, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 13 November 2026: Zayo Europe, Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (standard works)
- 6 November 2026 to 9 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, give and take, on the verge (minor works, permit applied for)
- 4 December 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: E S PIPELINES LTD, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
- 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: ESP ELECTRICITY, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
- 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026: DONCASTER METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway (major works)
- 17 August 2026 to 8 September 2026: DONCASTER METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Section 50, road closure, on the footway, verge (major works)
- 17 August 2026 to 8 September 2026: DONCASTER METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Section 50, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
- 13 August 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 12 August 2026 to 16 August 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, New service connection, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
- 3 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE) PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 20 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 15 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 9AR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| DN4 9AP | not in 2 or 3 | 11 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN4 8QW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN4 9SG | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| DN4 9AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN11 9DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN4 9DW | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 4 / 10 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 63 addresses are between 14 m and 28 m above sea level (19 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN11 9DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 8QW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 9AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 9AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 9AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 9DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN4 9SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Doncaster 4.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Conisbrough 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bentley (South Yorkshire) 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alverley Lane/Springwell Lane Balby | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Trafford Way/X2 Doncaster Town Centre | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 53.5 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | St. Johns Group Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Opal Centre Dental Suite | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Tickhill Road Hospital | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Edlington Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodfield Park 9.4 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.6 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broomhouse Lane Allotments 2.0 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 9.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Edlington Wood Roman settlement, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Edlington Wood Roman settlement | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| The Dell, Doncaster | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Springwell Plantation | Wood | 190 m south |
| St Catherine's Plantation | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Woodfield Plantation | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Alverley Spring | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Lily Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| North Dale Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 44 |
29 of the street's 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Lodge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| The Mallard Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waverley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakers Shop DN4 9DL | Retailers - other | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Alverley Fisheries DN4 9DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Alverley Local DN4 9DL | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Asda DN4 9DL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newby Crescent (13); On or near Ormsby Close (4); On or near Farm Grange (4); On or near Springwell Lane (3); On or near Hanbury Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 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) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: Zayo Europe: Utility asset works, 2 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: YORKSHIRE WATER: Remedial works, 4 December 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Remedial works, 28 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 6 November 2026 to 9 November 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DN4 9AR: 15 addresses
- DN4 9AP: 13 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- DN4 8QW: 9 addresses
- DN4 9SG: 3 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- DN4 9AS: 2 addresses
- DN11 9DN: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
- DN4 9DW: 1 address of 51 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dinmore Close · Hanbury Close · Ormsby Close · Farm Grange · Newby Crescent · Berrington Close · Tickhill Road · Sawston Close · Springwell Lane · Melford Drive · Coniston Drive · Rydal Court
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.