Postcode insights

DN4 5QN

Dove Mews

Town

Property search →

Interactive map showing DN4 5QN and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for DN4 5QN

Overview

Postcode DN4 5QN 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 Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 275.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside is £59,696 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 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lakeside.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
276
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,233 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 275.8 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 3.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside is £59,696 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from DN4 5QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside near DN4 5QN 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN4 5QN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLakesideLargeWalking directions to Lakeside
0.3 miCornflower Drive PlaygroundSmallWalking directions to Cornflower Drive Playground

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
1,474 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
99.25(+1663%)
Anti-social behaviour
81.45(+470%)
Violence and sexual offences
78.71(+78%)
Public order
34.22(+288%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.53(+139%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
64.47%
Indian
23
7.57%
Arab
21
6.91%
Other White
19
6.25%
Other
14
4.61%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
40.15%
No qualifications
41
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.67%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.11%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
37.41%
Owns outright
45
32.37%
Owns with a mortgage
30
21.58%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.32%
Social rents from council
3
2.16%
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 DN4 5QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 5QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2026Apartment 7, Pheasant House, Dove Mews, Doncaster, DN4 5QPFlatsLeasehold£207,500
17 Dec 2025Apartment 6, Pheasant House, Dove Mews, Doncaster, DN4 5QPFlatsLeasehold£180,000
09 Jan 2026191, Lakeside Boulevard, Doncaster, DN4 5FFFlatsLeasehold£105,000
05 Sept 2025189, Lakeside Boulevard, Doncaster, DN4 5FFFlatsLeasehold£128,000
10 Jun 2025261, Lakeside Boulevard, Doncaster, DN4 5FFTerracedFreehold£216,000

Schools

In the DN4 5QN postcode area, located within Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside, there are 4 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 DN4 5QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryBessacarr PrimaryAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryLakeside Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 DN4 5QN, 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)Bessacarr Grange & LakesideE02001565
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 027EE01034240
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2021-02-01

Frequently asked questions about DN4 5QN

Is DN4 5QN (Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside) safe?

The area around DN4 5QN records about 276 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 vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near DN4 5QN?

The median sale price around DN4 5QN 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 DN4 5QN?

There are 6 schools close to DN4 5QN, including St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Good), Bessacarr Primary (Good) and Lakeside Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DN4 5QN?

DN4 5QN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,233 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN4 5QN (Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN4 5QN 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).