Postcode DN5 8RN (Doncaster)

Map showing DN5 8RN and nearby postcodes

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

DN5 8RN is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.4 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 8RN as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.

The closest road name to DN5 8RN is Windsor Walk which is centered 149 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Barnsley Road/York Road and is 34 m away. The closest railway station is Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station, 1.24 km away.

The closest primary school to DN5 8RN (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 8RN is Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club and is 5.3 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 5.85 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 3, 2020.

Policing for DN5 8RN 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 8RN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Windsor Walk 149 m
Colchester Court 244 m
St Leonard's Lea 274 m
Canterbury Close 275 m
Lower Malton Road 288 m
St Christopher's Crescent 319 m
Norman Crescent 343 m
Alwyn Avenue 343 m
St Martin's Avenue 364 m
Abbey Walk 387 m
Winchester Way 435 m
York Road 443 m
St David's Drive 454 m
Richmond Road 493 m
Cusworth Lane 509 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DN5 8RN

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 8RN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School Good
(May 10, 2018)
172 m
Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School Outstanding
(March 18, 2015)
172 m
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School Good
(June 8, 2017)
323 m
Don Valley Academy Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.09 km
Rosedale Primary School Requires improvement
(January 29, 2020)
1.09 km
Kirkby Avenue Primary School Outstanding
(May 20, 2015)
1.2 km
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy 1.34 km
Stone Hill School Outstanding
(June 11, 2019)
1.44 km
Ridgewood School Requires improvement
(March 13, 2019)
1.44 km
Bentley High Street Primary School Good
(May 23, 2019)
1.59 km
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School Good
(November 23, 2021)
1.86 km
Richmond Hill Primary Academy Good
(January 17, 2017)
1.88 km
DN Colleges Group 2.23 km
Bentley New Village Primary School Good
(May 8, 2019)
2.35 km
Highfields Primary Academy Requires improvement
(May 17, 2018)
2.39 km
Hexthorpe Primary School Requires improvement
(January 30, 2020)
2.72 km
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Good
(November 3, 2021)
2.87 km
Balby Central Primary Academy Requires improvement
(January 23, 2020)
2.99 km
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Good
(December 12, 2018)
3.02 km
Doncaster UTC 3.14 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Barnsley Road/York Road Bus Stop/Station 34 m
York Road/Barnsley Road Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Cusworth Lane/St Martins Avenue Bus Stop/Station 240 m
Cusworth Lane/St Martins Avenue Bus Stop/Station 261 m
St David's Drive/Barnsley Road Bus Stop/Station 288 m
Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station Rail 1.24 km
Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station Rail 1.27 km
Doncaster Rail Station Rail 2.46 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lower Fish Pond Inland Water 927 m
Middle Fish Pond Inland Water 1.03 km
Basin Pond Inland Water 1.11 km
Upper Fish Pond Inland Water 1.16 km
Black Pond Inland Water 1.54 km
Bare Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.71 km
Plaster Pits Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Long Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Castle Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Radcliffe Moat Inland Water 2.03 km
Staghill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
River Cheswold Inland Water 2.07 km
Raven Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.15 km
Whin Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Long Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km

Location

Country England
County South Yorkshire
Latitude 53.53718600
Longitude -1.16629600
OS Easting 455352
OS Northing 0404825
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16976
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

South Yorkshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Doncaster North
Electoral Ward Bentley
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation
Built-Up Area Doncaster BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bentley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33010891
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Doncaster 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Doncaster 012A
Output Area / Small Area 6B3