St Nicholas Road Thorne, Doncaster
30 addresses across 4 postcodes (DN8), about 420 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 11200972.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £345,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 4, E: 4, F: 2).
- Flood: 3 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Thorne North, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 260 m away, and Toll Bar Leisure Park (5.2 hectares) is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 9 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 Northfield Surgery, about 320 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £175,000 | £170,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £138,000 | £101,000 | £285,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £237,500 | £150,000 | £325,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £196,000 | £157,000 | £235,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £201,500 | £201,500 | £201,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £207,500 | £207,500 | £207,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £99,000 | £99,000 | £99,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £262,000 | £262,000 | £262,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | ST NICHOLAS LODGE DN8 5BT | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 4 DN8 5BS | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 21 May 2021 | 21 DN8 5BS | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2020 | 2A DN8 5BS | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2020 | 21 DN8 5BS | Semi-detached | £101,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2020 | 14 DN8 5BS | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2019 | THE PEEL HILL DN8 5BG | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 4 DN8 5BS | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2018 | 12 DN8 5BS | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 10 DN8 5BS | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2016 | TOLOUSE DN8 5BT | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2015 | ST NICHOLA LODGE DN8 5BT | Detached | £201,500 | |
| 25 Mar 2015 | 4 DN8 5BS | Semi-detached | £104,950 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2013 | 2A DN8 5BS | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2012 | 14 DN8 5BS | Detached | £207,500 | |
| 4 Aug 2009 | LYNTON DN8 5BT | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2007 | 19 DN8 5BS | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 13 Oct 2006 | ST NICHOLA LODGE DN8 5BT | Detached | £262,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2005 | 2A DN8 5BS | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 16 DN8 5BT | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 21 Mar 1997 | 2 DN8 5BS | Detached | £21,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 4 DN8 5BS | Semi-detached | £18,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 153 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1900-1929 (8); 1930-1949 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 A (70% of about 1,450 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Thorne - Central (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 44A AND 44B, KING STREET, grade II
- OUTBUILDING TO REAR OF NUMBER 44A, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Harlequin , King Edward Road, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 4DE, permissioned (290 m)
- 3 King Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5BD, permissioned (350 m)
- 3 - 5 Church Street, Thorne, permissioned (370 m)
- The Old Vicarage, Stonegate, Thorne, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Thorne Motor Co, Orchard Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5AS, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Component Packing Limited, Kyle Works, King Edward Road, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 4EA, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Thorne Hall, Ellison Street, Thorne, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 98 North Eastern Road, Thorne, permissioned (650 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 16 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 3 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN8 5BS | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN8 5BT | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DN8 5BG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN8 5BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 6 m and 9 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN8 5BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN8 5BH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DN8 5BS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN8 5BT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thorne North 179,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Thorne South 67,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Hatfield and Stainforth 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Nicholas Road/Mansion Court Gardens Thorne | 90 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 40.7 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 53.9 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northfield Surgery | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weldricks Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest King Street Dental Centre | 280 m |
| Hospital | Goole & District Hospital | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Police station | Humberside Police | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Go Local, Thorne Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,490 m² | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Toll Bar Leisure Park 5.2 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 9.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Peel Hill motte and bailey castle, Thorne., a scheduled monument, 310 m south-east. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peel Hill motte and bailey castle, Thorne. | Scheduled monument | 310 m south-east |
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 380 m south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Delves | Lake or reservoir | 800 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Bradholme Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Blackshaw Clough | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Tudworth Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Whitaker's Plantations | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
| Tideworth Hague Gorse | Wood | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne King Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trinity Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Green Top | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marshland Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Road Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fledglings Thorne DN8 4AF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Venue 19 DN8 4AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Lidl DN8 4FF | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Bennfield House DN8 4DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Thorne House DN8 5BG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Lifestyle Express DN8 4AJ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Old Mill Chippy DN8 4AJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Thorne Methodist Church DN8 5BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Hesley Group King Street DN8 5AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Kings Cafe DN8 5BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Coffee Co DN8 5BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Shakes and Cakes DN8 5BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Thorne Shop DN8 5BA | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Taste Chinese Takeaway DN8 5AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Casson Court Cafe DN8 5BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 |
| Shoplifting | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (61); On or near Millfield Road (30); On or near Chace Court (24); On or near Kenyon Close (8); On or near St Nicholas Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 3 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
- DN8 5BS: 16 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- DN8 5BT: 9 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- DN8 5BG: 3 addresses
- DN8 5BH: 2 addresses of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Field Road · Upper Kenyon Street · Kenyon Close · Darley Road · Chace Court · Mansion Court Gardens · King Edward Road · Lower Kenyon Street · Field Side · Waverley Court · Chapel Lane · Durham Avenue
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.