Doncaster: population and statistics
Doncaster has a population of 323,016 (2025) across 568.0 km², or 569 people per km². It ranks 49 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 323,016 residents
- 568.0 km²
- 569 people/km²
Doncaster in numbers
Population of Doncaster over time
Doncaster had 304,311 residents in 2015 and 323,016 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 308,185 |
| 2021 | 308,697 |
| 2022 | 311,700 |
| 2023 | 315,698 |
| 2024 | 320,248 |
| 2025 | 323,016 |
All indicators for Doncaster
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Doncaster | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.8% | 19.7% | 20.4% | ranked 207 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.6% | 18.0% | 17.4% | ranked 112 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Doncaster | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 145,720 dwellings | 2,563,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 37 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 33.5% | 36.9% | 31.6% | ranked 138 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 16.4% | 17.3% | 18.1% | ranked 191 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 133,480 households | 193,754 | 61,440 | ranked 36 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 90.7% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 43 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 8.6% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 279 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 63.3% | 63.1% | 67.3% | ranked 214 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 19.4% | 19.5% | 17.6% | ranked 109 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 17.0% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £172,305 | £212,777 | £272,474 | ranked 326 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.2% | ranked 70 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Doncaster | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.3% | 77.6% | 76.7% | ranked 40 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 3.8% | 6.5% | 7.8% | ranked 294 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% | ranked 159 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Doncaster | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 12,130 sites | 229,245 | 3,232,440 | ranked 71 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 37.6 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 268 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 10,165 businesses | 194,060 | 2,786,975 | ranked 71 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,967 | £35,917 | £38,490 | ranked 287 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Doncaster | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.7% | 73.4% | 76.3% | ranked 188 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 73 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Doncaster | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 24.4% | 24.3% | 18.5% | ranked 89 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 15 local authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber, Doncaster ranks 8 by population.
Households without central heating: 0.8% in Doncaster, compared with an average of 1.5% in Yorkshire and The Humber and 1.5% across the UK.
Average house price: £172,305 in Doncaster, compared with an average of £212,777 in Yorkshire and The Humber and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 79,550 football pitches.
- 2.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Bassetlaw, 18.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Sheffield (579,517 residents), 27 km away.
Business sectors: Doncaster
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.6% ×1.2
- Construction14.3% ×1.1
- Transport and storage12.6% ×3.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.1% ×1.0
Where is Doncaster?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Doncaster?
Doncaster has 323,016 residents (2025), ranking 49 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Doncaster?
Doncaster covers 568.0 km², with a density of 569 people per km².
Is the population of Doncaster growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Doncaster went from 304,311 to 323,016, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Doncaster?
Doncaster is in Yorkshire and The Humber (region). Latitude 53.523, longitude −1.129.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Doncaster?
In Doncaster, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.8% (2021), ranking 273 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Average house price: what is the figure for Doncaster?
In Doncaster, “Average house price” stands at £172,305 (2026), ranking 326 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border Doncaster?
The nearest to Doncaster are Bassetlaw (18 km), Rotherham (18 km), Barnsley (23 km), Sheffield (27 km), Wakefield (30 km).