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About

Hatfield ward lies in the northern part of the Doncaster borough, encompassing the town of Hatfield and its surrounding rural landscape. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and open farmland, with the M18 motorway forming a significant transport route along its western edge. The community is served by local schools and amenities centred on the historic market town.

A notable aspect is the presence of Hatfield Moors, a large area of lowland raised peat bog forming part of the Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve. This landscape influences the local environment and provides a distinct contrast to the more developed areas. The ward's geography includes drainage channels and is historically linked to the extraction of peat.

Area overview

On average Hatfield has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hatfield is £42,266 per year. The median sale price in Hatfield is £184,500 (around £211 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,250 and £230,000. There are 6 schools in Hatfield: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hatfield is home to around 17,149 people, with a population density of about 276.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hatfield Population
17,149
Population density
276.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.07(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.15(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.55(+34%)
Other crime
11.31(+239%)
Vehicle crime
8.46(+50%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,803
92.16%
Other White
296
1.73%
Pakistani
257
1.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
114
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
102
0.59%
Total population: 17,147

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,423
23.72%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,907
20.15%
Level 3 (A level)
2,523
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,420
16.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,669
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 14,429

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,669
40.87%
Owns with a mortgage
2,118
32.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
759
11.62%
Social rents from council
720
11.03%
Other forms of private rent
160
2.45%
Total households: 6,530

Property prices in Hatfield

Median price: £184,500
Price per sq ft: £211
Sales (last 12 months): 218
Typical range (middle 50%): £146K – £230K

Based on 218 recent sales, the median property price is £184,500 (about £211 per square foot) in Hatfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hatfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached81£250,000£236
Semi-Detached106£163,000£208
Terraced28£131,250£162
Flats3£100,000£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hatfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,000£83,150£112,000£95,000
2017£165,000£82,250£123,500£90,000
2018£175,000£60,000£116,500£82,500
2019£186,250£67,000£131,500£102,000
2020£228,500£84,500£130,000£90,000
2021£252,000£81,000£145,000£105,000
2022£259,950£102,000£182,000£145,000
2023£271,000£112,750£180,000£128,000
2024£266,000£88,950£161,000£123,000
2025£255,000£91,500£170,000£133,750
2026£253,500£93,750£162,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162£156£130£122
2017£160£126£134£106
2018£170£116£136£113
2019£174£140£146£121
2020£193£137£150£120
2021£214£124£163£133
2022£240£158£201£192
2023£244£180£197£188
2024£243£166£186£160
2025£224£197£189£146
2026£240£172£209£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hatfield in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district.

Band A£1,445
Band B£1,686
Band C£1,927
Band D£2,168
Band E£2,649
Band F£3,131
Band G£3,613
Band H£4,336

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hatfield ward.

Local councillors

Dan Dawson

Hatfield - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Mark Stephen Broadhurst

Hatfield - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Nick Smith

Hatfield - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK