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DN3

DONCASTER

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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DN3 encompasses DONCASTER and its surrounding areas in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £214,042
1yr change ▼ 0.6%
Crime 48% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£214,042

▼ 0.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

25% below national avg

Crime Rate

42.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

47% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

330 Mbps

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.

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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

£200K £206K £211K £216K £221K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

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 DN3 are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DN3 DONCASTER

What is the average house price in DN3 DONCASTER?
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 DONCASTER 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 is the population of DN3 DONCASTER?
The population of DN3 (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 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 are schools like in DN3 DONCASTER?
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.

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