Postcode report
DN9 3HY Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About DN9 3HY: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN9 3HY is a postcode in Finningley, Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DN9 3HY, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN9 3HY are local prosperity and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DN9 3HY is based on Doncaster 026 Census 2021. It covers 8,195 residents, 235 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 86% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near DN9 3HY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DN9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £248k from 89 rolling sales, down 0.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DN9 3HY can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DN9 3HY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DN9 3HY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DN9 3HY
Is DN9 3HY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DN9 3HY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DN9 3HY?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DN9 3HY?
LocaleIQ matched DN9 3HY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN9 3HY?
The latest median sold price is £248k based on 89 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DN9 3HY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.