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DN8

DONCASTER

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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DN8 is the postcode district for DONCASTER, located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £202,914
1yr change ▲ 83.7%
Crime 52% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£202,914

▲ 83.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% below national avg

Crime Rate

39.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

52% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

345 Mbps

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.

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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

£155K £192K £229K £266K £303K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

171,336

Population

67

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.

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345.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DN8 DONCASTER

What is the average house price in DN8 DONCASTER?
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 DONCASTER 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 is the population of DN8 DONCASTER?
The population of DN8 (DONCASTER) is approximately 171,336 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DN8 DONCASTER?
There are 7 schools in or near DN8. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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