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About

Doncaster is a large town in South Yorkshire, part of the Yorkshire and The Humber region. It lies along the River Don and is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in coal mining and railways. The area includes urban centres like Doncaster town, as well as surrounding villages and rural landscapes. Its location makes it a transport hub, with road and rail links connecting it to major cities like Sheffield, Leeds, and Hull.

The district features a mix of historic and modern developments, including Doncaster Minster and the Doncaster Racecourse, home to the famous St. Leger Stakes. The surrounding countryside offers green spaces like Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. Doncaster has a strong manufacturing and logistics sector, with industries such as engineering and distribution playing a key role in the local economy.

Area overview

On average Doncaster has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Doncaster is £36,010 per year. There are 142 schools in Doncaster: 100 primary (8 Outstanding and 68 Good) and 20 secondary (1 Outstanding and 16 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

129

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Doncaster Population

308,106

Population density

542.4 per km²

Demographics

British

266,879

86.62%

Other White

17,534

5.69%

Other

3,294

1.07%

Pakistani

3,150

1.02%

African

2,527

0.82%

Total population: 308,104

Housing

Owns outright

44,881

33.62%

Owns with a mortgage

39,002

29.22%

Private landlord or letting agency

22,953

17.2%

Social rents from council

18,396

13.78%

Other social rented

4,298

3.22%

Total households: 133,480

Property prices in Doncaster

Based on 3,494 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Doncaster area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £29,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Doncaster over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	975	£275,000	£165,000	£221,000	£350,000	£546,500
Flats	127	£104,000	£53,000	£85,000	£130,500	£199,995
Semi-Detached	1,631	£166,000	£100,000	£140,000	£200,000	£265,000
Terraced	761	£120,000	£60,000	£90,000	£150,000	£210,000

10 years median price trend in Doncaster

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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