Living in DN3, Doncaster
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DN3 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 DN3
208 recorded home sales on the streets around central DN3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £210,000 and a range from £30,000 to £425,950. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 CHESTNUT AVENUE, DN3 2EP | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 48 FERNBANK DRIVE, DN3 2HB | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 56 BRIAR ROAD, DN3 2DN | terraced | £167,500 | 2026-05-28 |
| 59 PARK AVENUE, DN3 2AY | terraced | £175,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 3 HARTSHORN ROAD, DN3 3GZ | detached | £270,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 4 FERNBANK DRIVE, DN3 2HB | semi-detached | £81,903 | 2026-05-12 |
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
24 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Tranmoor Primary | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Kirk Sandall Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Kirk Sandall Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Outwood Academy Danum | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Dunsville Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
18 state primary and 4 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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 15.8% |
| Skilled trades | 15.4% |
| Professional occupations | 12.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.2% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 9.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
172 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DN3 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Doncaster's figures.
Common questions about DN3
What is the average house price in DN3?
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 DN3?
Prices in Doncaster are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DN3?
The median of 208 recorded sales around central DN3 in the last 2 years is £210,000, ranging from £30,000 to £425,950 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DN3?
24 schools sit within 3 miles of central DN3, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DN3?
172 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DN3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DN3 at risk of flooding?
Central DN3 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 DN3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £210,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 172 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DN3 safe?
172 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DN3 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? DN3 or DN2, DN3 or DN7, DN3 or DN1.
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