DN12 — DONCASTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DN12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DN12 is £142,843, which is 38% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in DN12 cost 50.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DN12 have fallen 7.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£264,120	123
Semi-detached	£142,739	438
Terraced	£95,165	387
Flat	£85,100	10
All types	£142,843	1002

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DN12

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

With 39.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DN12 has a crime rate well 52% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in DN12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DN12 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington	Primary	Good	mi
De Warenne Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Rowena Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Morley Place Academy	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 DN12 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DN12 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

DN12 — DONCASTER

Area Summary

DN12 (DONCASTER) offers affordable property prices (£142,843, 50% below national average), low crime (52% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DN11

DONCASTER

£208K

▲ 1.8% YoY

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GOOLE

£229K

▼ 0.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DN12?

The average house price in DN12 (DONCASTER) is £142,843, based on 1002 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 50% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.0% over the past year.

Is DN12 a safe area to live?

Crime in DN12 is significantly below the national average (39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DN12?

There are 12 schools in or near DN12. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DN12?

Council tax in DN12 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 DN12?

The average broadband download speed in DN12 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DN12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in DN12 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 319,765.