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DN5 9AA

Waterlily Drive

Bentley

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Detailed insights for DN5 9AA

Overview

Postcode DN5 9AA 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 Scawthorpe area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Scawthorpe is £42,374 per year. The nearest station is Bentley (South Yorkshire), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bentley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Scawthorpe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,644 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Scawthorpe has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Scawthorpe is £42,374 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 325 ft away from DN5 9AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Scawthorpe near DN5 9AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bentley (South Yorkshire) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN5 9AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bentley (South Yorkshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Bentley (South Yorkshire)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN5 9AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBentley ParkLargeWalking directions to Bentley Park

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
1,909.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.38(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.09(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.23(-4%)
Burglary
5.49(+8%)
Public order
5.49(-38%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
92.23%
Other White
9
3.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.71%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.71%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
25.89%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.73%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
42.31%
Owns with a mortgage
45
34.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.38%
Other social rented
4
3.08%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

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 9AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN5 9AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20257, Waterlily Drive, Doncaster, DN5 9AASemi-DetachedFreehold£224,421
07 Mar 202515, Waterlily Drive, Doncaster, DN5 9AASemi-DetachedFreehold£189,996
28 Feb 202527, Waterlily Drive, Doncaster, DN5 9AASemi-DetachedFreehold£181,445
28 Feb 202529, Waterlily Drive, Doncaster, DN5 9AASemi-DetachedFreehold£181,445
24 Feb 20254, Lotus Close, Doncaster, DN5 9AETerracedFreehold£173,806

Schools

In the DN5 9AA postcode area, located within Scawthorpe, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN5 9AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryScawthorpe Castle Hills Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryBentley High Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOur Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN5 9AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN5 9AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWatch House Lane, Doncaster, DN5 9NAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Doncaster, DN5 0APWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miLidl128 Askern Road, Doncaster, DN5 0EWWalking directions to Lidl

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 9AA, 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
ParishDoncaster, unparished areaE43000171
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ScawthorpeE02001550
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 012BE01007513
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2023-10-01

Frequently asked questions about DN5 9AA

Is DN5 9AA (Scawthorpe) safe?

The area around DN5 9AA records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DN5 9AA?

The median sale price around DN5 9AA in Scawthorpe is £150,000 (about £172 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN5 9AA?

There are 9 schools close to DN5 9AA, including Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy, Bentley High Street Primary School (Good) and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DN5 9AA?

The closest station to DN5 9AA is Bentley (South Yorkshire), about 532 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN5 9AA?

DN5 9AA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,644 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN5 9AA (Scawthorpe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster North covering DN5 9AA is Ed Miliband (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Isaiah-John Reasbeck (Reform UK).

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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.