Living in DN5, Doncaster
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DN5 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 DN5
105 recorded home sales on the streets around central DN5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £175,000 and a range from £85,000 to £300,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 WINDSOR WALK, DN5 8NQ | semi-detached | £214,500 | 2026-05-22 |
| 14 STANLEY ROAD, DN5 8RR | semi-detached | £166,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 23 STANLEY ROAD, DN5 8RR | semi-detached | £160,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 23 COLCHESTER COURT, DN5 8NT | semi-detached | £170,000 | 2026-04-15 |
| 60 ROWENA DRIVE, DN5 8QU | semi-detached | £150,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| FLAT 6 WINCHESTER HOUSE WINCHESTER WAY, DN5 8LL | flat-maisonette | £85,000 | 2026-03-26 |
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
35 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Ridgewood School | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Highfields Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Hexthorpe Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
25 state primary and 4 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 DN5, 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 |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 14.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.5% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
135 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DN5 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Doncaster's figures.
Common questions about DN5
What is the average house price in DN5?
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 DN5?
Prices in Doncaster are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DN5?
The median of 105 recorded sales around central DN5 in the last 2 years is £175,000, ranging from £85,000 to £300,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DN5?
35 schools sit within 3 miles of central DN5, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DN5?
135 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DN5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DN5 at risk of flooding?
Central DN5 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 DN5 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 £175,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 135 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DN5 safe?
135 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DN5 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? DN5 or DN1, DN5 or DN2, DN5 or DN4.
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