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DN12

DONCASTER

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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DN12 encompasses DONCASTER and its surrounding areas in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £142,843
1yr change ▼ 7.0%
Crime 52% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£142,843

▼ 7.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

50% below national avg

Crime Rate

39.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

51% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

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.

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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

£133K £138K £143K £148K £154K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

8

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

319,765

Population

62

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.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DN12 DONCASTER

What is the average house price in DN12 DONCASTER?
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 DONCASTER 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 is the population of DN12 DONCASTER?
The population of DN12 (DONCASTER) is approximately 319,765 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DN12 DONCASTER?
There are 12 schools in or near DN12. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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