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DN6

DONCASTER

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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DN6 encompasses DONCASTER and its surrounding areas in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £177,035
1yr change ▼ 0.3%
Crime 82% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£177,035

▼ 0.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

38% below national avg

Crime Rate

14.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

82% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

281 Mbps

Property Prices in DN6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DN6 is £177,035, which is 23% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in DN6 cost 38.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DN6 have fallen 0.3% 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 £286,131 256
Semi-detached £151,269 580
Terraced £107,167 350
Flat £68,104 12
All types £177,035 1243

5-Year Price History

£173K £175K £176K £178K £179K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DN6

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

With 14.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DN6 has a crime rate well 82% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DN6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DN6 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 11 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi
Outwood Academy Adwick Secondary Good mi
Highfields Primary Academy Primary Good mi
Campsmount Academy Secondary Good mi
The Ridge Employability College Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

11

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

67

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
62.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DN6 are 281.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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281.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DN6 is collected by Doncaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/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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DN6 — DONCASTER

Area Summary

DN6 (DONCASTER) offers affordable property prices (£177,035, 38% below national average), low crime (82% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (281 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DN6 DONCASTER

What is the average house price in DN6 DONCASTER?
The average house price in DN6 (DONCASTER) is £177,035, based on 1243 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.3% over the past year.
Is DN6 DONCASTER a safe area to live?
Crime in DN6 is significantly below the national average (14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DN6 DONCASTER?
The population of DN6 (DONCASTER) is approximately 23,666 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 62% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DN6?
The average broadband download speed in DN6 is 281 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 66%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DN6 DONCASTER?
There are 15 schools in or near DN6. 73% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 11 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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