DN5Doncaster

Doncaster Central & Suburbs

Doncaster Central & Suburbs investment guide. Average gross yield 4.4%, unknown rental demand.

4.4%avg gross yield

£177kavg sold price (601 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental 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

4.4%

-1.9% vs Doncaster avg (6.3%)

Average Asking Price

£177,181

high confidence (601 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£716

2-bed · 3-bed £935 · 5.4% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£224

City avg £122/sqft · 102 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in DN5

1-bed

£624

per month

5.2% yield

2-bed

£716

per month

5.4% yield

3-bed

£935

per month

6.3% yield

4-bed

£849

per month

3.7% yield

Ownership mix

DN5 vs UK average · 23,946 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 14% socially rented (3pp lower than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

34.3%(UK 32.9%)

+1.4pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

29.9%(UK 29.7%)

+0.2pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

22.0%(UK 20.3%)

+1.7pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

13.8%(UK 17.1%)

-3.3pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in DN5

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	8.4%	£117,500	£824
Semi-detached →	6.0%	£175,000	£878
Detached →	3.7%	£320,746	£997
Flat →	7.2%	£116,464	£703

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About Doncaster Central & Suburbs (DN5, Doncaster)

DN5 offers attractive entry-level investment opportunities with an average asking price of £177,181 and a solid gross yield of 4.4%. The area appeals to buy-to-let investors seeking affordable properties in a established residential neighbourhood with reasonable rental demand across multiple bedroom sizes.

The tenant mix is diverse, with strong rental yields on 3-bedroom properties (6.3%) and 2-bedroom units (5.4%), suggesting demand from families and small households. 1-bedroom properties also attract tenants at £624/month, though 4-bedroom homes show lower yields at 3.7%, indicating a more niche market segment.

Prospective investors should note that rental demand data remains unknown, which warrants local market research before committing capital. The significant yield variance across property types—particularly the underperformance of 4-bedroom homes—suggests careful property selection and tenant profiling will be essential for consistent returns.

Sold Price Trend - DN5

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-12.3% over 2 years

Flip Activity - DN5

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

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+37.7%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

13 mo

Flip rate

0.7%

of all sales

Recent case studies

stanley road

Terraced

Bought Jun 24

£115k

Sold Sept 25

£148k

16 mo+21.8%*

Gross 28.3%

nottingham close

Semi

Bought Sept 24

£190k

Sold Aug 25

£240k

12 mo+21.4%*

Gross 26.3%

richmond road

Semi

Bought Jun 24

£122k

Sold Jun 25

£185k

12 mo+47.1%*

Gross 51.6%

finkle street

Semi

Bought Mar 24

£160k

Sold May 25

£230k

15 mo+34.1%*

Gross 43.8%

riverdale road

Semi

Bought Nov 23

£102k

Sold Mar 25

£157k

16 mo+43.0%*

Gross 54.7%

st davids drive

Semi

Bought Oct 23

£175k

Sold Mar 25

£240k

18 mo+29.5%*

Gross 37.1%

* 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 - DN5

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: