Frenchgate Doncaster
9 addresses across 3 postcodes (DN1), about 80 m long. USRN 11203108.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2013 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Doncaster costs £2,168 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 13% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Doncaster, about 370 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Regents Park, is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Frances Street Medical Centre, about 360 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 12% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,392 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 20 DN1 1QQ | Other | £312,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 20 DN1 1QQ | Other | £380,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Dec 2019 | 8 DN1 1QQ | Other | £1,275,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Dec 2019 | 12 DN1 1QQ | Other | £1,275,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Dec 2019 | 10 DN1 1QQ | Other | £1,275,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 26A DN1 1QQ | Other | £262,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Jul 2013 | 26A DN1 1QQ | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2004 | WHITE SWAN DN1 1QQ | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 9 May 2002 | 30 DN1 1QQ | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 27 Oct 1998 | 30 DN1 1QQ | Terraced | £135,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Doncaster in 2026-27: Band D £2,168 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,445 | £1,686 | £1,927 | £2,168 | £2,649 | £3,131 | £3,613 | £4,336 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (98% of about 1,130 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, High Street (Doncaster) (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Article 4 (HMO) Boundary - Came into force 14 October 2019.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 18 - 21 Baxter Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1LD, permissioned (120 m)
- Snooker Club, 21 - 27 St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, permissioned (160 m)
- 43 - 45 Market Place, Doncaster, DN1 1NJ, permissioned (180 m)
- 1 Scot Lane, Doncaster, DN1 1EW, permissioned (180 m)
- 7 - 9 Scot Lane, Doncaster, DN1 1EW, permissioned (180 m)
- 13 Scot Lane, Doncaster, DN1 1EW, permissioned (190 m)
- 44 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1DE, permissioned (230 m)
- Danum House, St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, permissioned (260 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN1 1JX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN1 1QW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DN1 1QQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 14 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN1 1JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN1 1QQ | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| DN1 1QW | 100% | 13% | 13% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Doncaster 4.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 370 m |
| Bentley (South Yorkshire) 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Kirk Sandall 86,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Bridge Road/Church Way Doncaster Town Centre | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 Doncaster Town Centre | 190 m |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Car Park | 250 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 51.4 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Frances Street Medical Centre | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Doncaster Dental Centre | 320 m |
| Hospital | Cheswold Park Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Doncaster Police Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 55 High Street Lloyds Bank | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Regents Park 3,310 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7,080 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,010 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 730 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Minster Church of St George, a listed building (Grade I), 140 m north. 99 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Minster Church of St George | Listed building, Grade I | 140 m north |
| Wall of Roman fort | Scheduled monument | 200 m north |
| The Mansion House and attached railings | Listed building, Grade I | 200 m south-east |
| The Market Hall, Corn Exchange and Fish Market | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m east |
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| The Dell, Doncaster | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Cusworth Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| River Cheswold | Lake or reservoir | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Black Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Mile Thorn Bight | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Hexthorpe Reach | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Albert Plantation | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| The Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 11 |
11 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Doncaster: see them on the Doncaster page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Colleges Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Doncaster UTC | Secondary | 13–19 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hall Cross Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Atlas Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Town Field Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Balby Central Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kirkby Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| XP School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| XP East | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hexthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchgate Cafe DN1 1QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Frenchgate Stores DN1 1QQ | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| The White Swan DN1 1QQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 4 Good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd DN1 1QB | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Sofia's Bakery DN1 1JU | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Subway DN1 1LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee DN1 1LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Sofia's Yummy DN1 1TD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Card Factory DN1 1TA | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Greggs DN1 1LD | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Save a Lot DN1 1LD | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Cafe Sol, Ayla Diner Ltd DN1 1ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Starbucks DN1 1SR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Flip Out Doncaster DN1 1SR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Coopland & Son (Scarborough) DN1 1SR | Retailers - other | 120 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 384 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 337 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 |
| Public order | 106 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 |
| Other theft | 75 |
| Robbery | 46 |
| Burglary | 44 |
| Vehicle crime | 36 |
| Drugs | 33 |
| Theft from the person | 18 |
| Other crime | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 15 |
| Possession of weapons | 13 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (664); On or near St Sepulchre Gate (346); On or near Scot Lane (89); On or near St George Gate (74); On or near Priory Place (52).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 12% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 60% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 2% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 27% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 64% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DN1 1JX: 4 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- DN1 1QW: 4 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- DN1 1QQ: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Old Guildhall Yard · Baxter Gate · St George Gate · St Sepulchre Gate · Church Way · High Street · St George Gate · French Gate · Market Place · Scot Lane · Greyfriars Road · Priory Place
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.