Living in DN8, Doncaster
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DN8 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 DN8
102 recorded home sales on the streets around central DN8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £141,000 and a range from £50,000 to £370,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 REDLAND CRESCENT, DN8 5JP | semi-detached | £255,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| APARTMENT 51 CASSON COURT CHURCH STREET, DN8 5BB | flat-maisonette | £85,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 11 UPPER KENYON STREET, DN8 5BW | terraced | £82,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| HUNTERS COTTAGE KING STREET, DN8 5BA | terraced | £62,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| DARLEYS COTTAGE KING STREET, DN8 5BA | terraced | £66,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| 8 RAINBOW CLOSE, DN8 5FL | flat-maisonette | £90,000 | 2026-04-16 |
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
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Thorne King Edward Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Brooke Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Marshland Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Green Top | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| West Road Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
5 state primary and 1 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 | 21.0% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.8% |
| Skilled trades | 11.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
124 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DN8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river and sea flooding. 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 DN8
What is the average house price in DN8?
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 DN8?
Prices in Doncaster are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DN8?
The median of 102 recorded sales around central DN8 in the last 2 years is £141,000, ranging from £50,000 to £370,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DN8?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central DN8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DN8?
124 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DN8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DN8 at risk of flooding?
Central DN8 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DN8 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 £141,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 124 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DN8 safe?
124 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DN8 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? DN8 or DN7, DN8 or DN3, DN8 or DN14.
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