Living in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
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Local administration around Doncaster
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Nearest GP surgeries to Doncaster
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Street Medical Centre | The Medical Centre, 2 Frances Street, Doncaster | 0.1 mi | 01302 349431 |
| Regent Square Group Practice | 8-9 Regent Square, Doncaster | 0.1 mi | 01302 819999 |
| St Vincent Medical Centre | 77 Thorne Road, Doncaster | 0.3 mi | 01302 361318 |
| The Burns Practice | 4 Albion Place, Bennetthopre, South Parade, Doncaster | 0.3 mi | 01302 810888 |
| Kingthorne Group Practice | Kingthorne House, 83a Thorne Road, Doncaster | 0.3 mi | 01302 342832 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Doncaster
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weldricks Pharmacy | 40-42 East Laith Gate, Doncaster | 0.1 mi | 01302 369699 |
| Doncaster Chemist | Office 2, 83 Copley Road, Doncaster | 0.3 mi | 01302 965997 |
| Boots | 13-15 French Gate, Doncaster | 0.3 mi | 01302 342238 |
| Weldricks Pharmacy | The Flying Scotsman Ctr, St Sepulchre Gate West, Doncaster | 0.4 mi | 01302 365147 |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | Unit 21, Frenchgate Centre, Doncaster | 0.4 mi | 01302 320944 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Doncaster
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Villa | 20 Thorne Road, Doncaster | 0.1 mi | |
| Norton Hett Dental Surgery | 22 Thorne Road, Doncaster | 0.1 mi | |
| Orthondontic Centre | 3 Chequer Road, Doncaster | 0.1 mi | |
| Trinity House Orthodontics Doncaster | 10 Cavendish Court, South Parade, Doncaster | 0.1 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 43 Thorne Road, Doncaster | 0.2 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Doncaster
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102, COLLEGE ROAD | £156,000 | Terraced | Jan 2026 |
| APARTMENT 28, PORTLAND HOUSE, PORTLAND PLACE | £117,750 | Flat | Jun 2025 |
| APARTMENT 33, PORTLAND HOUSE, PORTLAND PLACE | £163,500 | Flat | Mar 2025 |
| 35, EXCHANGE STREET | £113,500 | Terraced | Feb 2025 |
| 1, EXCHANGE STREET | £136,000 | Terraced | Oct 2024 |
| 151, MILTON WALK | £58,000 | Terraced | Jul 2024 |
| 4, STIRLING STREET | £86,000 | Terraced | May 2024 |
| 57, STIRLING STREET | £68,000 | Terraced | Apr 2024 |
| APARTMENT 204, MARQUIS HOUSE APARTMENTS, 21A, CLEVELAND STREET | £106,500 | Flat | Mar 2024 |
| APARTMENT 403, ST. PETERS HOUSE, PRINCES STREET | £61,000 | Flat | Mar 2024 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Doncaster
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Field Primary School | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Atlas Academy | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Balby Central Primary Academy | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Lakeside Primary Academy | Good | 1.0 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Park Primary School | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| Intake Primary Academy | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| Hexthorpe Primary School | Good | 1.3 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Cross Academy | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| Doncaster UTC | Good | 0.3 mi |
| XP School | Good | 0.9 mi |
| XP East | Requires Improvement | 0.9 mi |
Broadband in Doncaster
Local Amenities in Doncaster
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Elmfield Park/J.I.Case Crown Green Bowls Club 0.4 mi
- Elmfield Park 0.4 mi
- Town Fields 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Foods 0.2 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.4 mi
- Aldi 0.4 mi
- The Food Warehouse 0.9 mi
- Co-op Food 1.1 mi
Train Stations
- Doncaster Rail Station 0.5 mi
- Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station 1.7 mi
- Kirk Sandall Rail Station 3.6 mi
- Adwick Rail Station 4 mi
- Conisbrough Rail Station 4.9 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- The Medical Centre 0.1 mi
- The Burns Practice 0.2 mi
- Boots 0.3 mi
- Superdrug 0.3 mi
- The Flying Scotsman Health Centre 0.4 mi
Area Profile for Doncaster
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