DN8 — DONCASTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DN8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DN8 is £202,914, which is 12% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in DN8 cost 29.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DN8 have risen 83.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£454,517	139
Semi-detached	£137,254	358
Terraced	£125,748	200
Flat	£112,491	39
All types	£202,914	771

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DN8

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

With 39.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DN8 has a crime rate well 52% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in DN8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DN8 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Thorne King Edward Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Trinity Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Green Top	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Brooke Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Marshland Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

171,336

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DN8 are 345.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

345.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DN8 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

DN8 — DONCASTER

Area Summary

DN8 (DONCASTER) offers affordable property prices (£202,914, 29% below national average), low crime (52% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (345 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DN7

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£201K

▲ 9.2% YoY

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£286K

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£322K

▲ 1.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DN8?

The average house price in DN8 (DONCASTER) is £202,914, based on 771 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 83.7% over the past year.

Is DN8 a safe area to live?

Crime in DN8 is significantly below the national average (39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DN8?

There are 7 schools in or near DN8. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DN8?

Council tax in DN8 is collected by Doncaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DN8?

The average broadband download speed in DN8 is 345 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DN8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in DN8 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 171,336.