Sprotbrough is split into numerous distinct portions. West of the
A1(M) Doncaster Bypass, Sprotbrough Village is the historic area surrounding St Mary's Church and the central shopping square. Sprotbrough Park, centred on Park Drive, consists of some expensive property and is arguably one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in the area. The hamlet of Lower Sprotbrough is located down the hill adjacent to the
River Don within the
Don Gorge. East of the motorway is the more suburban part of the village, constituting part of the wider Doncaster urban area. Located along the
A638 on its eastern edge is a large
retail park (Danum Retail Park). In addition the Centurion Retail Park is located on the far side of the road in
Bentley. The small
hamlet of Newton is situated immediately south of Sprotbrough on the river. It gives its name to a public house on Sprotbrough Road. Sprotbrough Road connects the village to the
A19 and
A638 roads to the east for Central Doncaster. Melton Road goes to
High Melton to the west. Spring Lane goes to
Cusworth to the north, while Boat Lane provides access to
Warmsworth and the Don Gorge to the south. There is also a lane to the rural village of
Cadeby. Its central shopping square consists of a convenience store, a pharmacy, a restaurant and wine bar, and an
Indian restaurant. Additionally there is a Sainsbury's Local store on Sprotbrough Road. There are three schools, Orchard Infant School, Copley Junior School, and Richmond Hill Primary School. The local
secondary school is
Ridgewood School in
Scawsby. == Demography ==