Postcode DN5 8AF is located in a minor urban area, within the Town ward 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 nearest station is Doncaster, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Central Doncaster & Hyde Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 507 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Central Doncaster & Hyde Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 366.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Central Doncaster & Hyde Park is £33,760 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from DN5 8AF.
Central Doncaster & Hyde Park near DN5 8AF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Doncaster located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Doncaster | N/A | Walking directions to Doncaster |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £158 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £247,500 | £187 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £172,000 | £175 |
| Terraced | 66 | £123,000 | £121 |
| Flats | 8 | £121,375 | £151 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £120,875 | £180,000 | £123,000 |
| 2026 | £220,000 | £80,000 | £172,500 | £127,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £180 | £174 | £122 |
| 2026 | £177 | £151 | £190 | £134 |
There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN5 8AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2025 | 41, Hunt Lane, Doncaster, DN5 9SF | Terraced | Freehold | £55,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 13, Sprotbrough Road, Doncaster, DN5 8BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 31, Sprotbrough Road, Doncaster, DN5 8BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the DN5 8AF postcode area, located within Central Doncaster & Hyde Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN5 8AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Centurion Way, Doncaster, DN5 9TP | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 15 South Mall, Doncaster, DN1 1TT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Spar Bentley | Bentley Road, Doncaster, DN5 9SA | Walking directions to Spar Bentley |
| 0.5 mi | Mace | York Road, Doncaster, DN5 8LY | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 45-46 Market Place, Doncaster, DN1 1NJ | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DN5 8AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gemma Cobby
Town - Elected 1 May 2025
Majid Khan
Town - Elected 1 May 2025
Rob Dennis
Town - Elected 1 May 2025
Sally Jameson
Doncaster Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DN5 8AF 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 public order.
The median sale price around DN5 8AF in Central Doncaster & Hyde Park is £145,000 (about £158 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DN5 8AF, including DN Colleges Group (Good), Kirkby Avenue Primary School (Outstanding) and Doncaster UTC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DN5 8AF is Doncaster, about 561 m away.
DN5 8AF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 507 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN5 8AF 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.