Wharf Street

Doncaster, England

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car + some transit Risk: Low 🚀 Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: At £352,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 24% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

📈
Best fit: Investors Good

Strong case: 24% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.

👪 Families
Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (55), or school access (40). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Good

Strong case: 24% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£352,500) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

57
Liveability Score
Top 0% in Doncaster Top 0% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 8 transactions

How Life Works Here

Wharf Street is located in Doncaster, near Bawtry. Crime is around average for the area, with 123 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including bar (2), pub (2), and restaurant (2). The nearest transport stop is 67m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £352,500, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Fair (55)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (30)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£352,500
Median Price
8
Transactions (2015–2025)
+24.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

Bawtrys Bar and Brasserie 62m (0.8 min walk)
Pangaea 66m (0.8 min walk)
Coleman's Pizzeria & Steakhouse 72m (0.9 min walk)
Sainsbury's Local 84m (1.1 min walk)
Turn Pike 108m (1.4 min walk)
31 Market Place Cocktail Bar Bistro & Creperie 123m (1.5 min walk)
NatWest 138m (1.7 min walk)
Lancers 144m (1.8 min walk)

Transport Links

High Street/Wharfe Street bus_stop 67m
High Street/Tickhill Road bus_stop 135m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.