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DN2

DONCASTER

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

DN2 is the postcode district for DONCASTER, located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £194,574
1yr change ▼ 7.2%
Crime 18% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£194,574

▼ 7.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

32% below national avg

Crime Rate

96.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

18% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

393 Mbps

Property Prices in DN2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DN2 is £194,574, which is 16% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in DN2 cost 32.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DN2 have fallen 7.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £269,131 153
Semi-detached £167,989 654
Terraced £140,440 197
Flat £94,958 24
All types £194,574 1048

5-Year Price History

£185K £190K £196K £201K £207K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DN2

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

With 96.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DN2 has a crime rate 18% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
29.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
12.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
23.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DN2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DN2 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Doncaster School for Deaf Children Other Not inspected mi
Yorkshire Rose College Other Not inspected mi
Hospital Teaching Service Other Not inspected mi
Kingfisher Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

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 DN2 are 393.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

393.0 Mbps

Avg Download

71.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DN2 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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DN2 — DONCASTER

Area Summary

DN2 (DONCASTER) offers affordable property prices (£194,574, 32% below national average), higher-than-average crime (18% above national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (393 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DN2?
The average house price in DN2 (DONCASTER) is £194,574, based on 1048 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 32% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.2% over the past year.
Is DN2 a safe area to live?
Crime in DN2 is close to the national average at 96.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (29.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in DN2?
There are 11 schools in or near DN2. 9% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in DN2?
Council tax in DN2 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 DN2?
The average broadband download speed in DN2 is 393 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in DN2 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in DN2 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 319,765.