Postcode DN5 8JX (Doncaster)

Map showing DN5 8JX and nearby postcodes

The postcode DN5 8JX is located in Doncaster, in the county of South Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DN5 8JX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DN5 8JX is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DN5 8JX as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Outer city hardship.

The closest road name to DN5 8JX is Walsham Drive which is centered 18 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cusworth Lane/Filby Road and is 157 m away. The closest railway station is Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station, 1.87 km away.

The closest primary school to DN5 8JX (for ages 11 and under) is Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on March 18, 2015.

The local pub for residents of DN5 8JX is Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club and is 4.56 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Urgent Improvement on September 19, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Petes Plaice and is 5.11 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 3, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for DN5 8JX is covered by the South Yorkshire police force association and Doncaster is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to DN5 8JX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DN5 8JX, and the approximate distance away.

Walsham Drive 18 m
Ormesby Crescent 72 m
Filby Road 101 m
Wroxham Way 106 m
Ranworth Close 127 m
Orchard Lane 175 m
Roehampton Rise 224 m
Mendip Close 229 m
Breydon Avenue 233 m
Cusworth Lane 236 m
Ledbury Gardens 254 m
Grampian Close 254 m
Mulberry Close 278 m
St Paul's Parade 279 m
Malvern Avenue 289 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DN5 8JX

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DN5 8JX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Good
(May 10, 2018)
640 m
Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School Outstanding
(March 18, 2015)
640 m
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School Good
(June 8, 2017)
1.06 km
Richmond Hill Primary Academy Good
(January 17, 2017)
1.18 km
Rosedale Primary School Requires improvement
(January 29, 2020)
1.46 km
Kirkby Avenue Primary School Outstanding
(May 20, 2015)
1.5 km
Stone Hill School Outstanding
(June 11, 2019)
1.55 km
Ridgewood School Requires improvement
(March 13, 2019)
1.55 km
Don Valley Academy Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.73 km
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy 2.08 km
Hexthorpe Primary School Requires improvement
(January 30, 2020)
2.15 km
Bentley High Street Primary School Good
(May 23, 2019)
2.22 km
DN Colleges Group 2.25 km
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School Good
(November 23, 2021)
2.49 km
Balby Central Primary Academy Requires improvement
(January 23, 2020)
2.52 km
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Good
(December 12, 2018)
2.61 km
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School Outstanding
(March 27, 2009)
2.74 km
Copley Junior School Good
(January 14, 2022)
2.85 km
Atlas Academy 2.87 km
Doncaster UTC 2.95 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DN5 8JX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 16, 2018
4.56 km
Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 0
Needs Urgent Improvement
September 19, 2019
4.56 km
Compass Group UK @ Wavin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 25, 2018
4.79 km
Headingley Park Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 28, 2021
4.95 km
O'Grill Bar & Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
July 15, 2019
4.97 km
The New Yorkshire Main Off Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 23, 2018
4.98 km
Yorkshire Main Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 29, 2019
4.98 km
Edlington Victoria Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 9, 2019
5.06 km
Petes Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 3, 2020
5.11 km
Direct Meat Supplies Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
June 13, 2019
5.17 km
H I Weldrick Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
March 12, 2018
5.17 km
Better Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 21, 2019
5.23 km
Ellenders Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2019
5.23 km
One Stop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 7, 2017
5.23 km
Subway @ One Stop Stores Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 16, 2018
5.23 km
Valentinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 24, 2019
5.23 km
Applegreen Retailers - other 4
Good
April 16, 2018
5.26 km
Legacy Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 4, 2017
5.26 km
Nur Restaurant Doncaster Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 18, 2019
5.26 km
Fresh Manufacturers/packers 2
Needs Improvement
August 11, 2020
5.27 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DN5 8JX - Data from Apr 2022

Cusworth Lane/Filby Road Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Cusworth Lane/St Stephens Walk Bus Stop/Station 212 m
Breydon Avenue/Wroxham Way Bus Stop/Station 230 m
Breydon Avenue/Wroxham Way Bus Stop/Station 239 m
Cusworth Lane/Breydon Avenue Bus Stop/Station 277 m
Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station Rail 1.87 km
Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station Rail 1.93 km
Doncaster Rail Station Rail 2.23 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DN5 8JX - Data from Dec 2021

Lower Fish Pond Inland Water 211 m
Middle Fish Pond Inland Water 286 m
Basin Pond Inland Water 394 m
Upper Fish Pond Inland Water 431 m
Long Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Black Pond Inland Water 1.26 km
Plaster Pits Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Staghill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Castle Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Bare Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.45 km
Whin Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Raven Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.76 km
Hexthorpe Reach Inland Water 1.77 km
Burnt Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Albert Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DN5 8JX - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County South Yorkshire
Latitude 53.53077100
Longitude -1.16946600
OS Easting 455150
OS Northing 0404111
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21787
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

South Yorkshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Doncaster North
Electoral Ward Roman Ridge
Local Authority District Doncaster
Region / Government Office Region Yorkshire and The Humber
European Electoral Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Sheffield City Region
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council South Yorkshire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000017
Travel To Work Area Doncaster

NHS

NHS England Region North East and Yorkshire
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Doncaster
Cancer Alliance South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Yorkshire and the Humber
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Doncaster CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers
Group: White communities
Subgroup: Outer city hardship
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation
Built-Up Area Doncaster BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bentley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33010910
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Doncaster 016
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Doncaster 016D
Output Area / Small Area 7C3