DoncasterDN1
Doncaster · Yorkshire and The Humber
DN1 Doncaster has delivered modest price appreciation of 3.1% annually over five years, below the national average, while rental growth of 4.7% annually has outpaced capital growth during the same period. The district scores 47.1/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally and indicating average performance relative to other UK postcodes. Population growth remained subdued at 0.7% over five years, suggesting limited demographic expansion. The area is classified as pre-cursor stage for gentrification, indicating early-stage conditions before major neighbourhood transformation typically occurs. These metrics suggest DN1 represents a steady rather than dynamic market, with rental yields currently exceeding capital appreciation rates.
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- 1Property prices up 2.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Doncaster · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.8 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
22 planning applications submitted in DN1 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Change of use from office to mixed-use retail/restaurant, changes to ground floor front windows and entrance doors and installation of extraction flue to rear of building.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Display of an internally illuminated 1 no powder-coated aluminium fascia tray sign with push through acrylic lettering (1.2m x 9.05m) and 1 no internally illuminated digital display screen (1.2m x 0.68m).Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Listed building consent for the removal of existing terrazzo flooring and replacement with natural stone & porcelain tile surfaces.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Doncaster (DN1) common questions
Is Doncaster up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Doncaster (DN1) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 71% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Doncaster safe?
Doncaster has a safety score of 41/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Doncaster?
The average property price in Doncaster (DN1) is £156k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Doncaster?
The median monthly rent in Doncaster (DN1) is £674 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Doncaster?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Doncaster (DN4), Doncaster (DN2), Doncaster (DN5), Doncaster (DN3), Doncaster (DN12). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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