Your Doncaster Market Update 📍🗺️
👋 For anyone interested in the Doncaster property market, this video is for you.
Let’s take a look at what really happened in October, because there is always plenty of noise, but the data gives us a much clearer picture.
🏡 Homes for sale and new properties coming to market
Right now, there are 1,525 properties available for sale in Doncaster.
That is slightly down on the 1,628 we saw in October last year, but still well above where we were a few years ago.
What that tells us:
• Buyers still have plenty of choice
• The big wave of properties coming to market in recent years is beginning to ease off
• The market is finding more of a natural balance between supply and demand
In October, across Doncaster, 280 new properties came to market.
That is almost identical to October last year and bang on the six-year October average.
So sellers are behaving in a very consistent way, bringing homes to market at a steady, predictable pace, even with wider economic uncertainty.
💷 Asking prices: what sellers are hoping for
October’s new properties came to market at an average asking price of just over £255k £255,644, which works out at about £220 per square foot.
Compared with October last year, that is:
• Around 5 percent higher on the headline price
• Around 1 percent higher on the price per square foot
So asking prices are still edging up, not racing away, but showing steady growth.
📈 Sales agreed and what is actually selling
Now for the important bit: what is actually getting agreed.
In October, 244 properties went sold subject to contract in Doncaster.
That is:
• Up from 216 in October last year
• Up significantly from 157 in October 2023
• And well above the six-year October average of 221
So buyer activity is not just holding up, it is ahead of normal levels and confirms how we feel that the market is performing better from year to year since those interest hikes throughout 2023.
The properties that did go under offer in October agreed at an average of £234,735, or about £214 per square foot.
If we compare that with last year’s agreed prices, we see:
• An 11 percent increase in the agreed sale price
• Around 5 percent growth in the agreed price per square foot
So over the last twelve months, Doncaster has seen both more sales and higher values. That is a strong combination.
🔧 On the negatives, Reductions, withdrawals and fall-throughs
In October, 220 properties reduced their asking price.
That is higher than the same month last year and higher than the longer-term average.
What does that tell us?
Sellers and agents are still testing the upper limits, then adjusting when the response is not there.
In a market with over 1,500 homes available, getting your initial pricing right is a big advantage to increase your chances of maximising your sale price and increasing your chances of getting through to completion.
Withdrawals, where sellers decide to come off the market, were at 129 in October.
That is down from 141 last year, which is a positive sign, but still a little higher than the longer-term norm.
So there are still some sellers who test the waters, either they do not like the reality or life has other plans for them, and then they step back out of the market again.
On the other hand, fall-throughs are moving in the right direction.
There were 46 sales that fell through in October, slightly down on last year and better than the six-year average.
So when a sale is agreed, it is now more likely to actually reach completion than it was a few years ago.
🧭 What this means for buyers, sellers and investors
Buyers:
You are operating in a market with good choice and real negotiating power, but also with rising agreed prices and solid activity.
If a property is well presented and priced sensibly, you will not be the only one looking at it.
Do your homework on comparable sales, be clear on your budget, and be ready to move when the right home appears.
Sellers:
The October figures should give you confidence, as values are up around 11 percent year on year on agreed sales, and transactions are ahead of the longer-term average.
However, the increase in price changes shows that overpricing still leads to slow interest and eventual reductions.
The sweet spot is realistic pricing from day one, strong presentation and a clear strategy, which leads to better offers and fewer headaches.
Investors:
Doncaster continues to offer great value compared with many other parts of Yorkshire and the wider UK.
Steady price growth, strong sales volumes and improving completion rates are all positive signs.
If you buy in the right area, with the right numbers, the fundamentals are still very much on your side.
Overall, October 2025 has been another month of healthy activity and steady growth in Doncaster.
More sales than a typical October, higher agreed prices than last year, and a market that is functioning well for buyers and sellers who are realistic.
If you would like a breakdown for your specific area or a data-backed view on your own home, we are always happy to help.
