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DN5

DONCASTER

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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DN5 is the postcode district for DONCASTER, located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £212,176
1yr change ▼ 20.3%
Crime 43% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£212,176

▼ 20.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

26% below national avg

Crime Rate

46.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

43% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

328 Mbps

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.

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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

£188K £203K £218K £233K £248K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

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 DN5 are 328.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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328.0 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 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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DN5 DONCASTER

What is the average house price in DN5 DONCASTER?
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 DONCASTER 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 is the population of DN5 DONCASTER?
The population of DN5 (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 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 are schools like in DN5 DONCASTER?
There are 20 schools in or near DN5. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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