DN5 — DONCASTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DN5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DN5 is £212,176, which is 8% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in DN5 cost 26.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DN5 have fallen 20.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£332,045	334
Semi-detached	£176,670	910
Terraced	£117,091	441
Flat	£95,013	36
All types	£212,176	1784

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DN5

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

With 46.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DN5 has a crime rate well 43% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in DN5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DN5 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Levett School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Arksey Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Toll Bar Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School	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 DN5 are 328.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

328.0 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 DN5 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

DN5 — DONCASTER

Area Summary

DN5 (DONCASTER) offers affordable property prices (£212,176, 26% below national average), low crime (43% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (328 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DN5?

The average house price in DN5 (DONCASTER) is £212,176, based on 1784 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 26% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 20.3% over the past year.

Is DN5 a safe area to live?

Crime in DN5 is significantly below the national average (46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DN5?

There are 20 schools in or near DN5. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DN5?

Council tax in DN5 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 DN5?

The average broadband download speed in DN5 is 328 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 DN5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in DN5 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 319,765.