DN5 in Doncaster has delivered 4.4% annual price growth over the past five years, with rental yields growing at 5.8% annually. The district's trajectory score of 48.2 out of 100 places it at the 38th percentile nationally, indicating middling prospects relative to other UK postcodes. Population growth remains subdued at 0.7% over five years, suggesting limited demographic expansion to support demand. The area is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, meaning visible regeneration markers are not yet established. For investors and buyers, DN5 presents a market characterised by modest rental growth outpacing capital appreciation, with fundamentals neither notably strong nor weak compared to national benchmarks.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
- 4455 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Doncaster · June 2026
47 planning applications submitted in DN5 over the last six months, including 3 new build residential schemes proposing 58 homes, 2 change of use, 3 demolition.
- Erection of 58 dwellings including formation of new access from Doncaster Road, landscaping and public open space (being amendment to planning application 21/02115/FULM granted on 14/07/2023 (relocation of tree pit to front of Plot 56)Mar 2026 · Decided
- Erection of a single storey rear extension with 3 roof lights and following the demolition of existing garage erection of a detached garageJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Certificate of proposed lawful development for the erection of a flat roof single storey rear extension.Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
Doncaster (DN5) common questions
Is Doncaster up and coming?
Doncaster (DN5) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 61% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.6 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 45/100 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 (DN5) is £167k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Doncaster?
The median monthly rent in Doncaster (DN5) is £660 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Doncaster?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Doncaster (DN1), Doncaster (DN2), Doncaster (DN4), Doncaster (DN6), Doncaster (DN12). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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