Area Info for Stainforth (South Yorkshire)

Stainforth, South Yorkshire, UK

Stainforth is a small town located in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated within the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster and is part of the civil parish of Stainforth. The town is approximately 8 miles south of Doncaster city centre.

History and Development

Historically, Stainforth developed as a mining community, with coal mining playing a significant role in its growth during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The town's name is believed to derive from Old English, meaning "stony ford," indicating its origins as a crossing point over a river or stream.

Geography and Environment

Stainforth is situated near the River Don, which has historically influenced the area's landscape and development. The town features a mix of residential housing, local shops, and community facilities. The surrounding area includes open fields and green spaces, typical of the South Yorkshire countryside.

Community and Amenities

The town has a range of amenities including primary schools, churches, and local shops. There are also recreational facilities such as parks and sports clubs that serve the local population. The community is active, with various events and activities held throughout the year.

Transport Links

Stainforth benefits from good transport links, including proximity to major roads such as the A638 and A19, providing access to Doncaster and other nearby towns. The town is served by local bus services, and the nearest railway station is Doncaster, offering rail connections across the region.

Economy

While the decline of coal mining has impacted the local economy, Stainforth has diversified into other sectors, including retail, services, and light industry. The town continues to evolve as part of the broader South Yorkshire economy.
Education
School
Long Toft Primary School0.00 miles
Church Road, Stainforth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 5AB
Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School0.43 miles
Thorne Road, Stainforth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 5BG
Holy Family Catholic Primary School0.52 miles
Kirton Lane, Stainforth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 5BL
Crookesbroom Primary Academy1.55 miles
Crookesbroom Lane, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JP
Hatfield Sheep Dip Lane Primary School1.62 miles
Sheep Dip Lane, Dunscroft, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 4AU
Travis St Lawrence CofE Primary School1.84 miles
Cuckoo Lane, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6QE
Coppice School1.95 miles
Ash Hill Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JH
Ash Hill Academy1.95 miles
Ash Hill, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JH
Barnby Dun Primary Academy2.04 miles
Church Road, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1BG
Dunsville Primary School2.27 miles
Broadway, Dunsville, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 4HX
Kirk Sandall Infant School2.98 miles
Queen Mary Crescent, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1JT
Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School3.06 miles
Main Street, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6NH
Kirk Sandall Junior School3.08 miles
Magnolia Close, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1JG
Thorne Green Top Primary School3.15 miles
Middlebrook Lane, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN8 5LB
Canon Popham Church of England (VA) Primary and Nursery School3.30 miles
Church Balk, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2PP
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy3.35 miles
The Drive, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2LS
Health
Clinic
Doncaster Learning Disabilities Home 421.86 miles
10A & 10B Station Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6QB
The Sandringham Centre5.17 miles
Sandringham Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5JH
Doncaster Early Intervention Team5.58 miles
Jade Centre, Askern Road, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0JR
BPAS Doncaster 5.96 miles
Danum Clinic and Danum Lodge, 123 Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN2 5BQ
Doncaster Learning Disabilities Home 406.10 miles
Danescourt, 1 Rectory Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2JU
The Marshes6.28 miles
Butt Lane, Snaith, Goole, North Humberside, DN14 9DY
Children, Young People and Families Doncaster Community Integrated 6.52 miles
Devonshire House, Cavendish Court, South Parade, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2DJ
Devonshire House6.52 miles
Cavendish Court, South Parade, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2DJ
IAPT Doncaster6.61 miles
The Talking Shop, 63 Hall Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3PB
Cheswold Park Hospital (Doncaster)6.82 miles
1St Floor Comms. Cabinet, Cheswold Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8AR
Dearne Valley [Fmc]6.85 miles
The Dental Access Centre, The Flying Scotsman Centre, St Sepulchre Gate West, Doncaster, DN1 3AP
The Flying Scotsman Centre6.89 miles
St. Sepulchre Gate West, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3AP
Doncaster Learning Disabilities Home 367.60 miles
88 Travis Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0DP
Doncaster CAMHS - Community Services7.64 miles
Unit 3, Balby Court, Carr Hill, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE
Doncaster Substance Misuse Service - New Beginnings8.07 miles
Marshall Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0QP
Pain Management Solutions (Trent View Medical Practice (Crowle Branch))8.27 miles
The Health Centre, Crowle, Scunthorpe, South Humberside, DN17 4HN
GP
The Field Road Surgery0.21 miles
Field Road Surgery, Field Road, Stainforth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 5AF
The Barnby Dun Surgery1.93 miles
Stainforth Road, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN3 1AA
Hatfield Health Centre1.97 miles
The Health Centre, Ash Hill Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, DN7 6JH
Dunsville Medical Centre2.50 miles
Dunsville Medical Centre, 126-128 High Street, Dunsville, Doncaster, DN7 4BY
Northfield Surgery2.98 miles
Fieldside, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, DN8 4BQ
Chestnut House Surgery2.98 miles
Fieldside, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England - Uk, DN8 4BQ
Hollybush Health Centre3.30 miles
Church Balk, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2PP
The Kingthorne Group Practice3.36 miles
37 Church Balk, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, S Yorkshire, DN3 2LX
The Village Practice4.22 miles
Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DB
White House Farm Medical Centre4.44 miles
White House Farm Med Centre, Church Street, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3AH
The Lakeside Practice4.85 miles
Spa Pool Road, Askern, Doncaster, S Yorkshire, DN6 0HZ
The Askern Medical Practice4.85 miles
The White Wings Centre, Spa Pool Road, Askern, Doncaster, S Yorkshire, DN6 0HZ
The Sandringham Practice5.17 miles
The Health Centre, Sandringham Road, Intake, Doncaster, DN2 5JH
Dr Abbas & partners5.68 miles
2 Arksey Lane, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0RR
The Ransome Practice5.73 miles
Askern Road, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0JX
Dr Sheikh's Surgery5.73 miles
Bentley Health Centre, Askern Road, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0JX
Hospital
Doncaster Royal Infirmary5.61 miles
Thorne Road, Doncaster, Yorkshire, DN2 5LT
Park Hill Hospital5.69 miles
Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5TH
Tickhill Road Hospital8.34 miles
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, Weston Road, Tickhill Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QL
Goole and District Hospital10.45 miles
Woodland Avenue, Goole, North Humberside, DN14 6RX
Montagu Hospital12.35 miles
Adwick Road, Mexborough, S64 0AZ
The New Selby War Memorial Hospital12.49 miles
Doncaster Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9BX
Pontefract Hospital12.89 miles
Friarwood Lane, Friarwood Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1PL
Scunthorpe General Hospital15.08 miles
Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH
Castleford, Normanton and District Hospital, Wakefield16.08 miles
Lumley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5LT
North Lincs Adult Mental Health Service - Access Team16.37 miles
Great Oaks, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 2JX
John Coupland Hospital16.46 miles
Ropery Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2TJ
Kendray Hospital, Barnsley17.62 miles
Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 3RD
Rotherham Hospital17.96 miles
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD
Rotherham Older People's Mental Health Services17.96 miles
Woodlands Unit, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD
Mount Vernon Hospital, Barnsley18.49 miles
Mount Vernon Road, Barnsley, S70 4DP
Spire Methley Park Hospital18.71 miles
Methley Lane, Methley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9HG
Pharmacy
Weldricks Pharmacy0.21 miles
Field Road, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5AF
Weldricks Pharmacy0.50 miles
Station Road, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5NS
Weldricks Pharmacy1.29 miles
77a Broadway, Dunscroft, Doncaster, DN7 4HA
Weldricks Pharmacy1.97 miles
The Heathfield Centre, Ash Hill Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, DN7 6JH
Weldricks Pharmacy2.01 miles
Marlowe Road, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, DN3 1AX
JM McGill Ltd2.47 miles
94 High Street, Dunsville, Doncaster, DN7 4BX
Weldricks Pharmacy2.88 miles
54 Brecks Lane, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, DN3 1JR
Weldricks Pharmacy2.98 miles
14 Fieldside, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 4BQ
Day Lewis Pharmacy2.98 miles
The Vermuyden Centre, Fieldside, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN8 4BQ
Boots3.07 miles
5 Finkle Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5DE
Weldricks Pharmacy3.07 miles
2-4 Finkle Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5DE
Weldricks Pharmacy3.45 miles
122 Thorne Road, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2JA
Weldricks Pharmacy3.98 miles
The Orchard Centre, Marshlands Road, Moorends, Doncaster, DN8 4SB
Tesco Pharmacy4.08 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Thorne Road, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5PS
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd4.08 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Thorne Road, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5PS
Weldricks Pharmacy4.44 miles
White House Farm Med Ctr, Church Street, Armthorpe, DN3 3AH
Leisure
Park
BUNTINGS WOOD, THORNE2.31 miles
SANDALL BEAT5.26 miles
CAMPSALL5.83 miles
HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS6.13 miles
SUGAR MILL PONDS6.67 miles
HATCHELL WOOD7.05 miles
CUSWORTH PARK7.44 miles
CUSWORTH HALL (Grade II Listed)7.73 miles
THE DELL DONCASTER (Grade II Listed)7.87 miles
BRODSWORTH HALL (Grade II* Listed)8.82 miles
CHAPEL HADDLESEY9.80 miles
UPTON COUNTRY PARK9.93 miles
MALVERN ROAD10.37 miles
AXHOLME LINE10.37 miles
BARLOW COMMON10.60 miles
HICKLETON HALL (Grade II Listed)10.72 miles
Shop
Groceries
Carousel Convenience Store0.39 miles
30-32 Church Road, Stainforth, Doncaster South Yorkshire DN7 5PW
ASDA Stainforth1.08 miles
Station Road, Stainforth, DN7 5DX
Co-op Doncaster1.14 miles
Station Road, Dunscroft, DN7 4JS
Londis Jet Dunscroft Service Station1.42 miles
137 Station Road, Doncaster, DN7 4JP
Londis, Dunscroft1.59 miles
32 Sheepdip Lane, Dunscroft, DN7 4AX
Tesco Doncaster (Express)1.89 miles
456 Station Rd, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6QD
M&S Doncaster M18 Moto Simply Food1.94 miles
M18 Junction 5, Doncaster, DN8 5GS
SPAR Barnby Dun1.95 miles
Spar, Unit 1 Marlowe Road, South Yorkshire, DN3 1AU
Brecks Lane Convenience Store2.88 miles
Kirk Sandall, Doncaster South Yorks DN3 1JR
Co-op Doncaster2.88 miles
Kirk Sandal, DN3 1JR
Sainsbury's Thorne3.05 miles
90 King Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5BA
Lidl Thorne - Darley Road3.10 miles
Darley Road, Thorne, DN8 5BT
Co-op Doncaster3.10 miles
Petrol Thorne, DN8 5DZ
Tesco Doncaster (Superstore)3.20 miles
Thorne Rd, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2JE
Nisa Local3.42 miles
96 Haynes Rd, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN8 5HT
Premier Convenience Store3.44 miles
26 Alexandra Street, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN8 4EE
Transport
Airport
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport7.85 miles
Sheffield City Airport20.04 miles
Humberside Airport28.09 miles
Leeds Bradford International Airport31.67 miles
Bus Stop
Stainforth Police Station (NW)0.04 miles
Church Road (N)0.05 miles
Field Road (SE)0.06 miles
Church Road (NE)0.07 miles
Church Road (SW)0.07 miles
Church Road (NE)0.10 miles
First Square (NW)0.11 miles
First Square (SE)0.12 miles
The Fox (E)0.16 miles
Princess Avenue (W)0.16 miles
Third Square (N)0.16 miles
Water Lane (E)0.18 miles
Junction Road (N)0.18 miles
Junction Road (N)0.24 miles
Thorne Road (E)0.28 miles
Staniforth Bridge (N)0.28 miles
Ferry Port
Hull Ferry Terminal32.70 miles
Railway Station
Hatfield & Stainforth Rail Station0.81 miles
Thorne North Rail Station2.81 miles
Kirk Sandall Rail Station2.90 miles
Thorne South Rail Station3.25 miles
Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station6.10 miles
Adwick Rail Station6.27 miles
Snaith Rail Station6.54 miles
Doncaster Rail Station6.84 miles
Rawcliffe Rail Station6.93 miles
Hensall Rail Station7.65 miles
Whitley Bridge Rail Station8.61 miles
Crowle Rail Station8.91 miles
Goole Rail Station9.84 miles
South Elmsall Rail Station10.29 miles
Moorthorpe Rail Station11.11 miles
Conisbrough Rail Station11.16 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DN7 5AB)
Number of Properties in Catchment1
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)1
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
PHIL-JEA
KIRK BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SW		£430,000
2025-03-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-09-25   £330,000
3, PEAR TREE CLOSE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5TX		£335,000
2025-01-29
detached
freehold
THE GABLES, LOW LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SS		£135,000
2025-01-20
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-11-06   £115,000
STADDLESTONES
SOUTH BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SJ		£411,000
2024-08-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-07-31   £309,000
APPLEGARTH
KIRK BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SW		£490,000
2023-08-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-10-13   £450,000
ROSE COTTAGE, LOW LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SS		£418,000
2023-06-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-03-26   £340,000
GARTH BUNGALOW, LOW LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SS		£195,000
2022-08-30
detached
freehold
BRIAR COTTAGE, LODGE LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SY		£350,000
2021-11-05
detached
freehold
BASIL HOUSE, LOW LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SS		£426,500
2021-09-30
detached
freehold
FIELDSIDE, BRAITHWAITE LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SU		£415,000
2021-08-11
detached
freehold
THE SCHOOL HOUSE, LOW LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SS		£185,000
2021-02-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-09-02   £186,000
ISCHIA, LOW LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SS		£380,000
2021-02-08
detached
freehold
THE OLD SCHOOL, BRAITHWAITE LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SU		£415,000
2021-01-26
detached
freehold
BRIDGE HOUSE
SOUTH BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SJ		£245,000
2020-12-11
detached
freehold
2, WOOD VIEW
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SD		£320,000
2020-11-30
detached
freehold
BRIDGE HOUSE, TOP LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SX		£325,000
2020-11-26
detached
freehold
3, WOOD VIEW
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SD		£450,000
2020-11-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-04-05   £410,000
IVY HOUSE
KIRK BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SW		£320,000
2020-11-06
detached
freehold
HUNTERS MOON
SOUTH BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SJ		£195,000
2020-09-25
detached
freehold
SUNRISE, BRAITHWAITE LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SU		£182,500
2019-10-25
detached
freehold
THREE WAYS, LOW LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SS		£362,000
2019-08-30
detached
freehold
THE OLD BARN, BRAITHWAITE LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SU		£215,000
2019-05-29
detached
freehold
CANAL VIEW
SOUTH BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SJ		£265,000
2019-05-24
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-02-26   £195,000
ROSE DENE
SOUTH BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SJ		£290,000
2019-05-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
BALLAFERN, BRAITHWAITE LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SU		£280,000
2018-12-11
detached
freehold
MEADOWSIDE
KIRK BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SW		£270,000
2018-11-27
detached
freehold
ELLISON COTTAGE
KIRK BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SW		£160,000
2018-09-25
detached
freehold
STAMFORD HOUSE
SOUTH BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SJ		£265,000
2018-07-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-05-26   £290,000
GARTH COTTAGE, LOW LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SS		£390,000
2017-08-11
detached
freehold
GROSVENOR HOUSE, BRAITHWAITE LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SU		£339,950
2017-06-14
detached
freehold
THE DOVE COTTAGE, BRAITHWAITE LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SU		£320,000
2017-04-21
detached
freehold
SPRING LODGE, BRAITHWAITE LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SU		£290,000
2016-07-15
detached
freehold
HERMITAGE BUNGALOW, LOW LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SS		£144,500
2016-05-16
detached
freehold
MEADOW VIEW, BRAITHWAITE LANE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SU		£350,000
2015-10-19
detached
freehold
WILLOW COTTAGE
KIRK BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SW		£275,000
2015-01-30
detached
freehold
PUMPING STATION COTTAGES
KIRK BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SW		£175,000
2014-11-28
semidetached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SS		£215,000
2014-07-25
detached
freehold
GARTH HOUSE
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SS		£145,000
2014-04-17
detached
freehold
THE COTTAGE
KIRK BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SW		£165,000
2013-11-19
detached
freehold
CHAPEL FARM
BRAITHWAITE
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SS		£250,000
2013-07-19
detached
freehold
BELMONT HOUSE, TOP LANE
KIRK BRAMWITH
DONCASTER
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
DN7 5SW		£382,500
2013-02-15
detached
freehold
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