Median sold price, last 5 years
£108,500
Strong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Feb 2026.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
DN8 5UQ postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Connectivity looks mixed, with gigabit availability at 66.7%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ3). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 18 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 11 Feb 2026Connectivity: Broadband coverage is mixedFlood: 1 flood feature matchSchools: 18 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
- Median sold price, last 5 years £108,500Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Feb 2026
- Gigabit availability 66.7%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ3
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 18 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Feb 2026.
Broadband
Broadband coverage is mixedGigabit availability is 66.7%, with 66.7% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ3.
Transport
8 within 400mDN8 5UQ links 8 transport stops within 400m and 45 within 800m. 8 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is South Parade/Plantation Road (BCT) at about 326m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Thorne North Rail Station at about 697m.
Local business
26 within 1200mDN8 5UQ currently links 26 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 10 grocery, 4 health, 3 food and drink. The closest mapped place is Weldricks at about 336m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched DN8 5UQ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
18 nearby school rows18 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for DN8 5UQ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 38DN8 5UQ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 38 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 363, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 80 postcode rows in this seam.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of DN8 5UQ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Grocery
10 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (4), bakery (3), convenience (2).
Amenity group
Health
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (3), chemist (1).
Amenity group
Food and drink
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (1), fast food (1), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Health
Weldricks
Pharmacy at Field Side, Doncaster.
Personal services
Haircraft
Hairdresser at Field Side, Doncaster.
Retail
Thorne Hardware
Hardware in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
The Red Bear (Stonegate)
Pub at The Green, Thorne, Doncaster.
Grocery
Archdales Bakery
Bakery at 27, Finkle Street, Thorne, Doncaster.
Food and drink
Sicilian Pizza Express
Restaurant at 72, King Street, Thorne, Doncaster.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Brooke Primary Academy
Primary option in DN8 5PQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Green Top
Primary option in DN8 5LB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Marshland Primary Academy
Primary option in DN8 4SB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around DN8 5UQ.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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