Grove Avenue
Doncaster, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £82,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 53% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 53% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£82,500).
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 53% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£82,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £82,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Grove Avenue is located in Doncaster, near Bentley. Crime is a significant concern, with 359 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 128 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 134m away. The median property price is £82,500, with exceptional growth of 53% over five years. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Grove Avenue, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Sprotbrough Community Library 837m · 10 min walk
- Scawthorpe Community Library 1397m · 18 min walk
- Bentley Area Community Library 1546m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Cusworth Hall Museum and Park 1343m · 17 min walk
- Barnsley Road Playing Field 1345m · 17 min walk
- Bentley Park 1803m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School 1051m · 13 min walk
- Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School 1103m · 14 min walk
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School 1653m · 21 min walk
- Richmond Hill Primary Academy 1714m · 21 min walk
- Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy 1740m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Herbert Close — Doncaster44
- Herbert Road — Doncaster44
- Windmill Avenue — Doncaster45
- Bishopgarth Close — Doncaster43
- Grange Court — Doncaster41
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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