Doncaster DN16 area guide
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Is Doncaster DN16 a good place to live?
In Doncaster (DN16), recorded crime is 77% above the national average, homes sell for around £164,672 on average, there are 19 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£164,672
Population
44,611
Recorded crime
403.2
Schools
19
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Doncaster DN16
Doncaster DN16 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~17,341 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in DN16, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (127 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DN16 (May 24–Apr 26, average 270/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 19,454
Owned 64% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DN16.
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Doncaster DN16: frequently asked questions
Is Doncaster DN16 a good place to live?
In Doncaster (DN16), recorded crime is 77% above the national average, homes sell for around £164,672 on average, there are 19 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Doncaster DN16?
Recorded crime in Doncaster DN16 runs at 403.2 per 1,000 properties, 77% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Doncaster DN16 safe?
Crime in Doncaster DN16 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Doncaster DN16 runs at 403.2 per 1,000 properties, 77% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Doncaster DN16?
Homes in Doncaster DN16 sell for around £164,672 on average, based on 486 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Doncaster DN16 at risk of flooding?
Doncaster DN16 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~17,341 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Doncaster DN16?
There are 19 schools in Doncaster DN16 (11 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Doncaster DN16 a deprived area?
Doncaster DN16 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).