Postcode sector · DN16 2

Doncaster DN16 2 area guide

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Is Doncaster DN16 2 a good place to live?

In Doncaster (DN16 2), recorded crime is 160% above the national average, homes sell for around £142,043 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, 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
£142,043
from 115 sales
Population
19,398
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
695.5
per 1,000 · +160% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Doncaster DN16 2

Doncaster DN16 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,799 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 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (31 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 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 137/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 8,420

Owned 62% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DN16 2.

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Doncaster DN16 2: frequently asked questions

Is Doncaster DN16 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Doncaster DN16 2?

Recorded crime in Doncaster DN16 2 runs at 695.5 per 1,000 properties, 160% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Doncaster DN16 2 safe?

Crime in Doncaster DN16 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Doncaster DN16 2 runs at 695.5 per 1,000 properties, 160% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Doncaster DN16 2?

Homes in Doncaster DN16 2 sell for around £142,043 on average, based on 115 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Doncaster DN16 2 at risk of flooding?

Doncaster DN16 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,799 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Doncaster DN16 2?

There are 6 schools in Doncaster DN16 2 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Doncaster DN16 2 a deprived area?

Doncaster DN16 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).