DN5 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DN5 district covers Bentley (Doncaster), Sprotbrough, Scawthorpe and Cusworth. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 11 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DN5
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DN5 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in DN5
- Arksey Primary School · DN5 0TE · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area
- Barnburgh Primary Academy · DN5 7EZ · Not yet inspected · Top 41% in England
- Bentley High Street Primary School · DN5 0AA · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 18% in England
- Bentley New Village Primary School · DN5 0NU · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 8% in England
- Copley Junior School · DN5 7SD · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 32% in England
- Hooton Pagnell All Saints Church of England Primary School · DN5 7BT · Good (2022) · Top 50% in England
- Kirkby Avenue Primary School · DN5 9TF · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 24% in England
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School · DN5 0RP · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 30% in England
- Richmond Hill Primary Academy · DN5 7SB · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 47% in England
- Rosedale Primary School · DN5 8RL · Good (2024) · Bottom 31% in England
- Scawsby Junior Academy · DN5 8NQ · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 50% in England
- Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School · DN5 8NQ · Remains Good (2024)
Secondary schools in DN5
- Don Valley Academy · DN5 9DD · Remains Good (2024) · Top 37% in England
- Ridgewood School · DN5 7UB · Good (2022) · Top 40% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DN5
- Smiley Faces Nursery · DN5 0NP · Good (Ofsted)
- Apple Tree Day Nursery · DN5 7RJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Sunny Bright Day Nursery · DN5 7SB · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Bridget's Bambinos Day Nursery Limited · DN5 9PH · Good (Ofsted)
- High Melton Day Nursery · DN5 7SY
- Arksey Willows · DN5 0TE · Good (Ofsted)
- Danum Daisies Daycare Limited · DN5 9BE · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DN5
- Don Valley Healthcare · DN5 0AT
- The Ransome Practice · DN5 0JX
- Park View Surgery · DN5 8DA
- Scawsby Health Centre Practice · DN5 8QE
- Petersgate Medical Centre · DN5 9PQ
Neighbourhoods in DN5
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DN5 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley & Toll Bar | 19% | £122k | Very high | 14 min |
| Sprotbrough | 19% | £258k | Average | 10 min |
| Cusworth | 16% | £200k | High | 9 min |
| Scawthorpe | 16% | £166k | Average | 8 min |
| Cadeby, Hickleton & Hampole | 15% | £260k | High | 28 min |
| Bentley Rise | 13% | £122k | Very high | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the DN5 postcode?
DN5 covers 11 neighbourhoods in Bentley (Doncaster), Sprotbrough, Scawthorpe and Cusworth, with 971 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DN5?
The typical home price across DN5's neighbourhoods is £166k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DN5?
16 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a DN5 postcode.
How long is the commute from DN5?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Sheffield 54 minutes; York 58 minutes.