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DN5 8EB

Anchorage Lane

Bentley

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Overview

Postcode DN5 8EB is located in a minor urban area, within the Bentley ward of Doncaster in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Sprotbrough area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sprotbrough is £54,415 per year. The nearest station is Doncaster, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Sprotbrough has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,361 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Sprotbrough has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Sprotbrough is £54,415 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from DN5 8EB.

Flood risk

Low

Sprotbrough near DN5 8EB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Doncaster located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN5 8EB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Doncaster

N/A

Walking directions to Doncaster

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
1,938.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
42.37(+384%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.03(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.34(0%)
Vehicle crime
11.73(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.47(-2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
91.98%
Other White
10
3.82%
Pakistani
6
2.29%
Other Asian
5
1.91%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
25.97%
No qualifications
46
19.91%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.42%
Apprenticeship
24
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
41.8%
Owns with a mortgage
38
31.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
21.31%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.1%
Shared ownership
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Bentley

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£172
Sales (last 12 months)162
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £180K

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £172 per square foot) in Bentley area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bentley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£221,250£221
Semi-Detached75£160,000£183
Terraced69£119,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bentley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bentley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,500£82,998£116,000£85,250
2017£178,000£64,325£110,000£75,000
2018£187,750£65,500£113,000£81,750
2019£197,999£87,500£118,250£79,475
2020£194,999£105,000£127,500£82,070
2021£219,000£58,000£125,000£93,500
2022£207,000£56,000£145,000£96,250
2023£227,500£84,750£150,000£105,000
2024£210,000£75,000£150,000£110,000
2025£210,000£118,181£157,750£112,000
2026£215,000£167,500£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bentley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bentley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£145£113£102
2017£158£107£128£86
2018£183£132£131£94
2019£192£151£132£91
2020£201£124£139£96
2021£210£104£135£106
2022£227£104£169£115
2023£208£151£162£120
2024£216£122£172£116
2025£221£206£182£128
2026£219£171£130
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bentley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bentley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN5 8EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN5 8EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20257, Crompton Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 8EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
06 Mar 202667, Tennyson Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 8EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
25 Nov 202593, Tennyson Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 8EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
14 Mar 202563, Tennyson Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 8EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
28 Aug 202555, Anchorage Lane, Doncaster, DN5 8DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£166,000

Schools

In the DN5 8EB postcode area, located within Sprotbrough, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN5 8EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryKirkby Avenue Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryScawsby Saltersgate Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryScawsby Junior AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN5 8EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN5 8EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMaceYork Road, Doncaster, DN5 8LYWalking directions to Mace
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalSprotbrough Road, Doncaster, DN5 8BDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miMorrisonsYork Road, Doncaster, DN5 8XGWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,407
Band B£1,642
Band C£1,876
Band D£2,111
Band E£2,580
Band F£3,049
Band G£3,518
Band H£4,221

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DN5 8EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Isaiah-John Reasbeck

Bentley - Elected 21 Aug 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Ed Miliband

Doncaster North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDoncasterE08000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyDoncaster NorthE14001200
WardBentleyE05010731
ParishSprotbrough and CusworthE04000091
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SprotbroughE02001559
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 021AE01007584
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN5 8EB

Is DN5 8EB (Sprotbrough) safe?

The area around DN5 8EB records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DN5 8EB?

The median sale price around DN5 8EB in Sprotbrough is £150,000 (about £172 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN5 8EB?

There are 7 schools close to DN5 8EB, including Kirkby Avenue Primary School (Outstanding), Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School (Good) and Scawsby Junior Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DN5 8EB?

The closest station to DN5 8EB is Doncaster, about 1,524 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN5 8EB?

DN5 8EB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,361 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN5 8EB (Sprotbrough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster North covering DN5 8EB is Ed Miliband (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Isaiah-John Reasbeck (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.