Your Monthly Doncaster Market Update 📍
Lets break down last months market with Laura, Gabby & Stephen!
Welcome to this months Doncaster Market update’
Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or invest in the local area here is a breakdown of the stats and figures from the last month to give you an insight into how the Doncaster Market is looking at the moment.
Lets Start with Supply & Homes For Sale
In January 2026, there were 1,479 properties for sale across Doncaster. That’s down by 0.9% from this time last year, but still comfortably above the long-term average of 1,197 homes.
So what does that tell us?
It tells us the market has stabilised. There’s plenty of choice for buyers, but we’re not seeing oversupply that would drag prices down.
In terms of new listings, 264 properties came to market in January. That’s down 7% year-on-year from 284, but importantly, it’s still above the long-term average of 250.
And compared to December’s 227 new listings, January saw a 16% jump. That’s the traditional New Year bounce in action. Sellers who held off over Christmas have come back to the market with confidence.
Overall, supply levels are healthy and consistent, a strong foundation for 2026.
So what about Pricing
The average asking price in Doncaster in January reached two hundred and thirty-seven thousand, four hundred and six pounds. That’s a 3.8% increase compared to January 2025.
Even more interesting is the price per square foot this rose to £225, up 13.1% from £199 last year. That’s a significant jump and shows genuine pricing momentum.
However, when we look at what homes are actually selling for, the average sales agreed price was two hundred and nineteen thousand, two hundred and fifty-four pounds, which is 2.1% lower than last year.
Sales agreed price per square foot came in at £207, up 3.5% year-on-year.
The key takeaway? There’s about an 8.7% gap between asking prices and achieved prices per square foot. That tells us negotiation is happening. Buyers are still securing sensible discounts, even in an active market.
Now…Sales Activity
This is where the real strength shows.
In January, 242 properties were marked as sold subject to contract. That’s up 5.2% from 230 last year, and well above the long-term average of 203.
It’s actually the strongest January in recent years.
To put this into perspective, December saw just 130 sales agreed. January’s 242 represents an 86% increase month-on-month.
That’s not window shopping, that’s serious buyer activity.
Now what about Market mechanics, driving this right now?
Let’s dig into what’s happening behind the scenes.
There were 193 price reductions in January, up 14.2% year-on-year. That shows that while the market is active, pricing strategy really matters. Homes that launch too high are having to adjust.
On the positive side, withdrawals dropped dramatically. Only 69 properties were withdrawn from sale in January, compared to 140 last year — a huge 50.7% reduction.
That’s a very strong sign of market health. Fewer sellers are giving up. More properties are staying on the market and finding buyers.
Fall-throughs rose to 52, up 30% from last year. But with 242 sales agreed, that still means roughly 4 out of 5 sales are progressing successfully, which is normal for a busy market.
Several key factors are driving Doncaster’s resilience.First, affordability. With asking prices averaging around £237,000 and agreed prices at around £219,000, Doncaster remains accessible compared to many UK towns and cities.
Second, connectivity. Direct rail services to London in under 90 minutes, plus fast links to Leeds and Sheffield, make commuting realistic and attractive.
Third, lifestyle. Regeneration in the town centre, good schooling options, and access to green space all strengthen demand.
Put simply, Doncaster offers value, connectivity, and quality of life.
What does this mean for Buyers and Sellers?
For buyers, this is a healthy, functioning market.
There’s good choice with 1,479 homes available and over 260 new listings a month. There’s also room for negotiation — that 8.7% gap between asking and agreed prices proves it.
But you do need to be prepared. With 242 sales agreed in a single month, serious buyers are acting decisively.
For sellers, the message is positive — but realistic.
Transaction levels are strong. Withdrawal rates are down. Buyers are active.
However, pricing correctly from day one is crucial. The increase in price reductions shows that the market won’t reward over-optimistic pricing.
Well-presented, well-priced homes are selling. Those that test the market are adjusting.
Closing Thoughts
Overall, Doncaster continues to show resilience and steady growth, driven by affordability, connectivity, and lifestyle appeal.
The big question now is whether January’s strength sets the tone for the rest of 2026 — but based on these numbers, the year has started on very solid ground.
That was your Doncaster market update this month! Whether you’re looking to buy or sell anywhere in Doncaster from Sprotbrough, Besseccar, Scawthorpe or anywhere in-between please get in touch with Laura, Gabby or Ben and they'll be happy to help!
