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DN1 1LB

Grey Friars' Road

Town

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Overview

Postcode DN1 1LB is located in a minor urban area, within the Town area of Doncaster in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Central Doncaster & Hyde Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 366.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Doncaster & Hyde Park is £33,760 per year. The median sale price in Town is £150,000 (around £157 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £117,000 and £200,000. The nearest station is Doncaster, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
366
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Doncaster & Hyde Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 203 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Doncaster & Hyde Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 366.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Doncaster & Hyde Park is £33,760 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 11 ft away from DN1 1LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Doncaster & Hyde Park near DN1 1LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Doncaster located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN1 1LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Doncaster

N/A

Walking directions to Doncaster

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
1,056
Population density
1,614.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
164.57(+272%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.74(+206%)
Other crime
42.01(+1158%)
Criminal damage and arson
35.51(+313%)
Public order
25.55(+189%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
799
75.38%
Other White
81
7.64%
Pakistani
42
3.96%
African
21
1.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
1.79%
Total population: 1,060

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
268
26.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
227
22.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
168
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
145
14.24%
Level 3 (A level)
91
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 1,018

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
94
67.63%
Owns outright
23
16.55%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.76%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.04%
Other social rented
5
3.6%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Town

Median price: £150,000
Price per sq ft: £157
Sales (last 12 months): 175
Typical range (middle 50%): £117K – £200K

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £157 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£220,000£197
Semi-Detached73£183,000£181
Terraced79£125,000£121
Flats11£120,500£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£89,995£126,000£80,000
2017£223,995£132,995£127,500£90,000
2018£224,495£99,995£128,000£88,000
2019£243,473£90,000£140,500£85,750
2020£262,500£87,475£154,500£108,250
2021£298,998£115,000£170,000£115,000
2022£185,000£115,000£169,000£120,000
2023£287,500£168,235£175,000£98,000
2024£266,000£144,040£179,950£110,000
2025£262,500£120,500£177,500£125,000
2026£205,000£85,000£183,000£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130£131£125£83
2017£205£124£126£91
2018£208£112£128£89
2019£157£187£130£95
2020£207£139£143£97
2021£226£162£168£99
2022£203£158£172£124
2023£250£269£164£103
2024£210£211£174£109
2025£252£183£174£122
2026£193£144£186£115
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN1 1LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN1 1LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 2026Apartment 75, Danum House, 51 - 57, St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1DDFlatsLeasehold£50,000
09 Dec 2025Apartment 2, Danum House, 51 - 57, St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1DDFlatsLeasehold£191,000
31 Oct 2025Apartment 27, Danum House, 51 - 57, St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1DDFlatsLeasehold£60,000
31 Oct 2025Apartment 10, Danum House, 51 - 57, St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1DDFlatsLeasehold£100,000
31 Oct 2025Apartment 35, Danum House, 51 - 57, St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1DDFlatsLeasehold£60,000

Schools

In the DN1 1LB postcode area, located within Central Doncaster & Hyde Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for DN1 1LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miSecondaryDoncaster UTCUniversity technical college
Good
0.5 miPrimaryAtlas AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.6 miSecondaryHall Cross AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN1 1LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN1 1LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's15 South Mall, Doncaster, DN1 1TTWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miCostcutter30 Duke Street, Doncaster, DN1 3EAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miSmarkpolSpring Gardens, Doncaster, DN1 3DDWalking directions to Smarkpol
0.2 miRailway Supermaket127 St Sepulchre Gate West, Doncaster, DN1 3AHWalking directions to Railway Supermaket
0.3 miHeron Foods45-46 Market Place, Doncaster, DN1 1NJWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DN1 1LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gemma Cobby

Town - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Majid Khan

Town - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Rob Dennis

Town - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sally Jameson

Doncaster Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDoncasterE08000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyDoncaster CentralE14001198
WardTownE05010747
ParishDoncaster, unparished areaE43000171
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Doncaster & Hyde ParkE02001560
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 022AE01007529
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2006-07-01

Frequently asked questions about DN1 1LB

Is DN1 1LB (Central Doncaster & Hyde Park) safe?

The area around DN1 1LB records about 366 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other crime.

What is the average house price near DN1 1LB?

The median sale price around DN1 1LB in Town is £150,000 (about £157 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN1 1LB?

There are 8 schools close to DN1 1LB, including Doncaster UTC (Good), Atlas Academy (Good) and Hall Cross Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to DN1 1LB?

The closest station to DN1 1LB is Doncaster, about 118 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN1 1LB?

DN1 1LB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 203 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN1 1LB (Central Doncaster & Hyde Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN1 1LB is Sally Jameson (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gemma Cobby (Labour Party), Majid Khan (Labour Party) and Rob Dennis (Labour Party).