DN3 — DONCASTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DN3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DN3 is £214,042, which is 7% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in DN3 cost 25.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DN3 have fallen 0.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£272,954	516
Semi-detached	£174,893	788
Terraced	£147,558	190
Flat	£127,488	75
All types	£214,042	1615

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DN3

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

With 42.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DN3 has a crime rate well 47% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in DN3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DN3 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hungerhill School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Barnby Dun Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Armthorpe Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy	Primary	Not inspected	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 DN3 are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DN3 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

DN3 — DONCASTER

Area Summary

DN3 (DONCASTER) offers affordable property prices (£214,042, 25% below national average), low crime (47% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DN2

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£195K

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£206K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DN3?

The average house price in DN3 (DONCASTER) is £214,042, based on 1615 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.6% over the past year.

Is DN3 a safe area to live?

Crime in DN3 is significantly below the national average (42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DN3?

There are 14 schools in or near DN3. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DN3?

Council tax in DN3 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 DN3?

The average broadband download speed in DN3 is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DN3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in DN3 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 319,765.