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DN1 2JR

Rectory Gardens

Town

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Overview

Postcode DN1 2JR 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 Belle Vue & Town Fields area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belle Vue & Town Fields is £43,207 per year. The median sale price in Town is £154,000 (around £158 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,375 and £205,625. The nearest station is Doncaster, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Town Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Belle Vue & Town Fields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,283 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Belle Vue & Town Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Belle Vue & Town Fields is £43,207 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN1 2JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Belle Vue & Town Fields near DN1 2JR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN1 2JR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Doncaster

N/A

Walking directions to Doncaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN1 2JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTown FieldsLargeWalking directions to Town Fields

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
6,915.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.74(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.12(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.97(+39%)
Vehicle crime
11.97(+113%)
Burglary
6.93(+36%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173
58.45%
Other White
74
25%
Other
14
4.73%
African
12
4.05%
Pakistani
8
2.7%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
26.89%
No qualifications
61
25.63%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
71
51.08%
Owns outright
34
24.46%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.27%
Other social rented
5
3.6%
Social rents from council
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Town

Median price: £154,000
Price per sq ft: £158
Sales (last 12 months): 184
Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £206K

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 (about £158 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 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
Detached15£227,000£203
Semi-Detached78£181,500£180
Terraced80£126,250£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£220,000£85,000£181,500£107,500
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£238£183£174£123
2026£183£144£185£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN1 2JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN1 2JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 2025Flat 5, Tudor Court, 58, Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN1 2JBFlatsLeasehold£90,000
14 May 20263, Rectory Gardens, Doncaster, DN1 2JUDetachedFreehold£365,000
10 Dec 202525, Queens Road, Doncaster, DN1 2NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
23 May 2025109, Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN2 5BEOtherFreehold£945,000
31 Mar 202615D, Kings Road, Doncaster, DN1 2LUFlatsLeasehold£57,632

Schools

In the DN1 2JR postcode area, located within Belle Vue & Town Fields, there are 4 primary and 4 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 2JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryTown Field Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miSecondaryHall Cross AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miSecondaryDoncaster UTCUniversity technical college
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN1 2JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN1 2JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiAthron Street, Doncaster, DN1 2DGWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miStop & Shop15 East Laith Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1JGWalking directions to Stop & Shop
0.4 miIcelandPrince's Street, Doncaster, DN1 3NJWalking directions to Iceland

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 2JR, 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)Belle Vue & Town FieldsE02001557
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 019BE01007646
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN1 2JR

Is DN1 2JR (Belle Vue & Town Fields) safe?

The area around DN1 2JR records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DN1 2JR?

The median sale price around DN1 2JR in Town is £154,000 (about £158 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN1 2JR?

There are 8 schools close to DN1 2JR, including Town Field Primary School (Good), Hall Cross Academy (Good) and Doncaster UTC (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to DN1 2JR?

The closest station to DN1 2JR is Doncaster, about 1,302 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN1 2JR?

DN1 2JR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,283 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN1 2JR (Belle Vue & Town Fields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN1 2JR 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).