Doncaster is a town and metropolitan borough that is located in the county of South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, in the North region of England. Doncaster is one of Yorkshire's most historic towns which sits in a perfect location for anyone looking to buy or rent a property amongst a mix of urban and rural charm. With a vibrant town centre and many quaint suburban villages, Doncaster offers a diverse range of properties that are suited to residents that have different budgets and requirements, such as Georgian townhouses, large Edwardian detached and semi-detached properties, and flats/apartments. The town also boasts a great variety of historic architecture from Norman castles to Georgian mansions and country halls.
There are plenty of entertainment options dotted in and around Doncaster for residents to enjoy. Some of the most popular attractions include Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Cusworth Hall, and of course Doncaster Racecourse and Exhibition Centre. If residents are in the mood for some shopping, they can also head to the likes of the Frenchgate shopping centre- 120 stores, Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping- 45 stores, or Doncaster Market which provides a range of fish, meat and game, international delicacies, and fresh fruit & vegetables.
Doncaster has been named the most unsafe major town in South Yorkshire, along with being among the top 20 most dangerous of 109 towns, villages, and cities, in the county. The town has a 35% higher crime rate than Yorkshire and The Humber and a 49% higher crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Many parking options are available within Doncaster, with the local town centre car parks of St James' Car Park, Civic Quarter Car Park, Church Way Car Park, and Frenchgate Car Park. Residents can also find daily and monthly private parking by booking online via JustPark, Parkopedia, or Yourparkingspace.
A good selection of bars, clubs, and restaurants are provided in Doncaster, with the central venues of CoCo Nightclub, La Barraca, Vintage Bar, and Gallery Bar & Club. Locals can also travel to the nearby areas of Sheffield, Leeds, and York, for an even larger choice of nightlife.
With the wide selection of properties across Doncaster, families of all sizes have a brilliant choice of reasonable accommodations to choose from within the town. Residents have a choice of 8 ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated primary schools in the area, with some of the local options being XP Schools, Kirby Avenue Primary School, and Scawsby Saltersgate Primary School. Higher and further education is also available, where students can choose from Doncaster College, Doncaster UTC (University Technical College), and the nearby University of Sheffield.
Pet owners not only have a great offering of suitable properties in Doncaster, but also a wide choice of parks in and around the area. Dog walkers and adventurers can head to the likes of Sandall Park, Hexthorpe Park, Elmfield Park, Sandall Beat Wood, and the scenic Cusworth Hall Museum & Park, for either a short or long explore in some greenery.
Doncaster train station is served mainly by the LNER and Northern services, where residents can access transport links to the popular areas of Sheffield- 33m, London Kings Cross- 1hr 30, Manchester Piccadilly- 1hr 38m, and Edinburgh- 3hrs. The nearest major airport is Leeds Bradford (LBA) which residents can travel to in 1hr 8m by car via the A1(M). Buses also serve the area for local travel.