Living in DN6, Doncaster
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DN6 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 DN6
10 recorded home sales on the streets around central DN6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £146,000 and a range from £47,200 to £768,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 OWSTON LANE, DN6 8EF | semi-detached | £147,000 | 2026-01-29 |
| EAST FARM, DN5 0LP | detached | £768,000 | 2026-01-15 |
| 128 OWSTON ROAD, DN6 8EA | terraced | £125,000 | 2025-12-23 |
| 99 NEW STREET, DN6 8EJ | terraced | £146,000 | 2025-12-04 |
| 79 NEW STREET, DN6 8EJ | terraced | £152,500 | 2025-10-06 |
| 44 PAXTON AVENUE, DN6 8EG | terraced | £47,200 | 2025-07-11 |
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
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owston Park Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Carcroft Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Askern Moss Road Infant Academy | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Adwick Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| Outwood Academy Adwick | Secondary | Good | 2.1 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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.8% |
| Skilled trades | 16.8% |
| Professional occupations | 15.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
47 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DN6 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 DN6
What is the average house price in DN6?
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 DN6?
Prices in Doncaster are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DN6?
The median of 10 recorded sales around central DN6 in the last 2 years is £146,000, ranging from £47,200 to £768,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DN6?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central DN6, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DN6?
47 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DN6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DN6 at risk of flooding?
Central DN6 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 DN6 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 £146,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 47 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DN6 safe?
47 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DN6 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? DN6 or DN5, DN6 or DN2, DN6 or DN1.
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