DN1 — DONCASTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DN1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DN1 is £180,466, which is 22% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in DN1 cost 37.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DN1 have fallen 4.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£198,333	6
Semi-detached	£201,968	31
Terraced	£105,764	310
Flat	£132,077	121
All types	£180,466	551

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DN1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 245.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DN1 has a crime rate significantly 202% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

86.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

10.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

14.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

28.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

43.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DN1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DN1 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
DN Colleges Group	Post-16	Not inspected	mi
Hall Cross Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Atlas Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Doncaster UTC	Secondary	Good	mi
Town Field Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

319,765

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DN1 are 348.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

348.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DN1 is collected by Doncaster. The Band D rate is £1,926/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DN1 — DONCASTER

Area Summary

DN1 (DONCASTER) offers affordable property prices (£180,466, 37% below national average), higher-than-average crime (202% above national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (348 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DN2

DONCASTER

£195K

▼ 7.2% YoY

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DONCASTER

£214K

▼ 0.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DN1?

The average house price in DN1 (DONCASTER) is £180,466, based on 551 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 37% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.8% over the past year.

Is DN1 a safe area to live?

Crime in DN1 is above the national average (245.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (86.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (28.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DN1?

There are 5 schools in or near DN1. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DN1?

Council tax in DN1 is collected by Doncaster. The Band D rate is £1,926 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DN1?

The average broadband download speed in DN1 is 348 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DN1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in DN1 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 319,765.