Living in DN12, Doncaster
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DN12 in Doncaster. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Doncaster: £170,784, up 4.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around DN12
98 recorded home sales on the streets around central DN12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £146,000 and a range from £39,999 to £385,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 LOW ROAD, DN12 3AB | terraced | £112,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 5 ROBERTS AVENUE, DN12 2DB | semi-detached | £160,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 9 WHEAT CROFT, DN12 2BL | detached | £255,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| APARTMENT 6 CASTLEGATE CHURCH STREET, DN12 3HP | flat-maisonette | £108,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 15 WINDGATE HILL, DN12 3EH | detached | £320,000 | 2026-04-15 |
| 5 MEDLEY VIEW, DN12 2DT | semi-detached | £160,000 | 2026-04-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Castle Academy | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| De Warenne Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Morley Place Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Denaby Main Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
12 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.3% |
| Skilled trades | 14.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.5% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
106 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DN12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Doncaster's figures.
Common questions about DN12
What is the average house price in DN12?
The average sold price in Doncaster is £170,784 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DN12?
Prices in Doncaster are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DN12?
The median of 98 recorded sales around central DN12 in the last 2 years is £146,000, ranging from £39,999 to £385,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DN12?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central DN12, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DN12?
106 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DN12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DN12 at risk of flooding?
Central DN12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DN12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £146,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 106 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DN12 safe?
106 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DN12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DN12 or S64, DN12 or S66, DN12 or DN5.
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