Living in DN4, Doncaster
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DN4 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 DN4
15 recorded home sales on the streets around central DN4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £107,500 and a range from £45,000 to £200,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 PALMER STREET, DN4 5DD | terraced | £75,000 | 2026-02-06 |
| 115 CHILDERS STREET, DN4 5BZ | detached | £190,000 | 2026-01-30 |
| 110 PALMER STREET, DN4 5DD | detached | £145,000 | 2025-10-20 |
| 80 CHEQUER AVENUE, DN4 5AS | semi-detached | £115,000 | 2025-09-30 |
| 87 CHILDERS STREET, DN4 5BZ | terraced | £107,500 | 2025-08-15 |
| 66 CHILDERS STREET, DN4 5DA | terraced | £82,000 | 2025-07-30 |
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
37 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Lane Infant Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| XP School | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Lakeside Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Doncaster UTC | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Balby Central Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
23 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Sycamore Hall Preparatory School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near DN4, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 | 41.2% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 17.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 9.1% |
| Skilled trades | 7.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 6.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
181 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DN4 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Doncaster's figures.
Common questions about DN4
What is the average house price in DN4?
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 DN4?
Prices in Doncaster are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DN4?
The median of 15 recorded sales around central DN4 in the last 2 years is £107,500, ranging from £45,000 to £200,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DN4?
37 schools sit within 3 miles of central DN4, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DN4?
181 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DN4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DN4 at risk of flooding?
Central DN4 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 DN4 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 £107,500; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 181 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DN4 safe?
181 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DN4 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? DN4 or DN1, DN4 or DN2, DN4 or DN5.
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