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Days on Market Trends and Vendor Discounting Extend in Doncaster
Properties across the borough are taking longer to sell while sellers cut asking prices to secure offers.
How we reported this
Average days on market for Doncaster homes reached 49 days in June 2026, up from 37 days in the same month last year, while vendors cut prices by an average of 4.1 per cent to attract buyers.
Global supply chain strains and higher borrowing costs have slowed transaction volumes in the region, leaving more homes listed for weeks longer than agents expected at the start of the spring market.
Agents handling stock in Bessacarr report 62 days on average for three-bedroom semis near the racecourse, while listings along Bawtry Road in the Lakeside development show discounts averaging £9,200 after four weeks without viewings. Doncaster Council’s housing strategy team noted increased enquiries from first-time buyers using the local Help to Buy equity loan scheme, yet many still hesitate on offers until further reductions appear.
Neighbourhood data and price adjustments
Land Registry records for May 2026 show 187 sales completed in the DN1 to DN4 postcodes, down 22 per cent on the prior year, with the median achieved price sitting at £172,500 after an average 3.9 per cent drop from initial guides. Properties marketed through the Doncaster office of William H. Brown on Thorne Road and in the Hyde Park ward have required two successive price drops in 31 per cent of cases tracked this quarter.
Comparable stock in the nearby town of Worksop has stayed on the market for 41 days on average, underscoring how Doncaster listings are now outpacing immediate neighbours.
Next steps for sellers and buyers
Vendors planning to list before the autumn term should instruct agents by mid-August and set initial prices no more than 2 per cent above recent comparable sales in their street. Buyers should review Rightmove alerts for new reductions in the DN2 and DN3 areas and prepare offers 3 to 5 per cent below guide once a property passes 35 days without an accepted bid.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.