DN4Doncaster

Doncaster DN4 Central

Doncaster DN4 Central investment guide. Average gross yield 4.3%, landlord's market rental demand.

4.3%avg gross yield

£165kavg sold price (935 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: Yes· Article 4 (HMO) Boundary - Came into force 14 October 2019 · The Direction (HMO) relates to development comprising change of use from a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) to a use falling within Class C4 (houses in multiple occupation).

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.3%

-2.0% vs Doncaster avg (6.3%)

Average Asking Price

£165,000

high confidence (935 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£795

2-bed · 3-bed £1,026 · 7.2% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£209

City avg £122/sqft · 87 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in DN4

1-bed

£581

per month

4.7% yield

2-bed

£795

per month

7.2% yield

3-bed

£1,026

per month

6.8% yield

4-bed

£1,319

per month

5.8% yield

Ownership mix

DN4 vs UK average · 26,958 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 22% privately rented (btl) (2pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

32.2%(UK 32.9%)

-0.7pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

28.9%(UK 29.7%)

-0.8pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

22.0%(UK 20.3%)

+1.7pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

16.9%(UK 17.1%)

-0.2pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in DN4

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Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	10.7%	£100,500	£897
Semi-detached →	6.5%	£173,094	£940
Detached →	3.9%	£297,500	£977
Flat →	8.4%	£114,475	£798

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About Doncaster DN4 Central (DN4, Doncaster)

DN4 attracts buy-to-let investors seeking strong rental yields in an affordable market, with an average asking price of £165,000 and gross yields averaging 4.3%. The landlord's market conditions indicate sustained tenant demand, making this area a reliable choice for portfolio building with relatively modest capital requirements.

The tenant mix spans across all property sizes, with particularly strong performance in 2-bedroom properties yielding 7.2% and 3-bedroom homes at 6.8%. This suggests demand from both young professionals and families, with rental rents ranging from £581 monthly for 1-beds to £1,319 for larger properties, indicating a broad appeal across the rental market.

Investors should monitor local employment trends and infrastructure developments, as DN4's value proposition depends on sustained demand from working renters. While yields are solid across most property types, 4-bedroom properties show comparatively lower yields at 5.8%, suggesting buyers should carefully assess individual properties rather than assuming performance across all segments.

Sold Price Trend - DN4

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-16.4% over 2 years

Flip Activity - DN4

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+35.9%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

10 mo

Flip rate

0.4%

of all sales

Recent case studies

whiphill close

Semi

Bought Jul 25

£170k

Sold Feb 26

£231k

7 mo+35.9%

wordsworth avenue

Semi

Bought Jul 25

£105k

Sold Dec 25

£129k

4 mo+17.5%*

Gross 22.9%

stonecross gardens

Detached

Bought Mar 24

£169k

Sold Jul 25

£243k

16 mo+33.5%*

Gross 43.5%

hanbury close

Semi

Bought Nov 24

£90k

Sold Apr 25

£175k

5 mo+93.9%*

norbreck road

Semi

Bought Jan 24

£125k

Sold Apr 25

£165k

15 mo+22.3%*

Gross 32.0%

aintree avenue

Terraced

Bought May 24

£110k

Sold Mar 25

£185k

10 mo+58.3%*

Gross 68.2%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - DN4

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

Article 4 Direction (HMO)In effect

HMO conversions in this LPA require planning approval under: