DoncasterDN2
Doncaster · Yorkshire and The Humber
DN2 in Doncaster shows mixed fundamentals for property investors. Over five years, rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation, with rents rising at 4.7% annually compared to price growth of 3.1%. The district sits at the 51st percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 50.3, indicating average performance relative to other UK postcodes. Population growth of 0.7% over five years suggests modest demographic expansion, while the pre-cursor gentrification stage indicates early-stage neighbourhood transition without established uplift. The rental yield advantage reflects demand from occupiers, though relatively subdued price growth warrants consideration against broader market returns and investment timelines.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
- 4377 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Doncaster · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.6 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
21 planning applications submitted in DN2 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 2 demolition.
- Erection of a detached garage in the rear garden area.Feb 2026 · Decided
- Erection of a single storey extension to the rear and internal changes as well as new driveway and landscaping works, following demolition of existing rear conservatory (being amendment to previous permission 24/00342/FUL granted on 12/06/2024 - Revised location of drivewayMar 2026 · Decided
- Demolition of existing bus parking area located at the west of the site and storage buildings located to the South East of the site.Feb 2026 · Decided
Doncaster (DN2) common questions
Is Doncaster up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Doncaster (DN2) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 48/100 (Average), in the top 64% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Doncaster safe?
Doncaster has a safety score of 30/100 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 (DN2) is £167k 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 (DN2) is £674 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Doncaster?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Doncaster (DN1), Doncaster (DN3), Doncaster (DN4), Doncaster (DN5), Doncaster (DN7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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