DN3 covers a mixed residential area in Doncaster with moderate property market characteristics. Over the past five years, prices have grown at a 3.1% compound annual rate, below the national average, while rental yields have expanded more robustly at 4.7% annually. Population growth has been minimal at 0.7% over the same period, suggesting limited demographic pressure on housing demand. The district scores 46.3 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it at the 28th percentile nationally, indicating average long-term prospects relative to other UK postcodes. The area is classified as latent for gentrification, meaning it lacks current indicators of established or accelerating neighbourhood transformation.
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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
- 42,418 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Doncaster · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
26 planning applications submitted in DN3 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes proposing 550 homes, 1 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 400 dwellings with associated public open space and sustainable drainage systems(being reserved matters for outline application 16/02224/OUTM, granted on 14.11.2019) for the erection of residential development of up to 400 dwellings, Primary School, Open Space including green wedge, formal open space and children's play areas, landscape works including retained and new woodland planting, principle of access from Hatfield Lane, internal road network, cycle and pedestrian network, provision of utilities, drainage and necessary diversions and demolition and any engineering and ground remodelling works (being variation of condition 1 of planning application 20/01694/REMM granted 08/06/2021) (Approved Plans) - To amend previously approved house types and landscaping scheme (Being amendment to application granted under Ref 22/01013/REMM granted on 21/10/2022 - Substitution of approved Barnwood DT house type for Barnwood on plot 115 and Knebworth DT house type for Knebworth on plot 120, inclusion of detached garages on both plots.Feb 2026 · Decided
- Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 23/02642/FULM (Erection of 150 dwellings with associated access, drainage infrastructure, public open space and landscaping (amended plans). (granted on 08/12/2025 - Update to block dimensions, house type change, removal of street trees and additional planting, along with minor layout amendments)Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Erection of extensions to the front, both sides and rear, following the demolition of existing garage and removal of rooms in roofspace.Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
Doncaster (DN3) common questions
Is Doncaster up and coming?
Doncaster (DN3) has a trajectory score of 46/100 (Average), placing it in the top 72% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Doncaster safe?
Doncaster has a safety score of 29/100 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 (DN3) 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 (DN3) is £674 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Doncaster?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Doncaster (DN2), Doncaster (DN1), Doncaster (DN7), Doncaster (DN4), Doncaster (DN5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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