Compare Doncaster against Wakefield
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Doncaster and Wakefield.
Population comparison
- Population for Doncaster
- 312,785
- Population for Wakefield
- 351,592
- Difference
- -38,807
- Percentage Difference
- -11.68%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Doncaster
- 132,740 (69.5%)
- # People Employed in Wakefield
- 159,525 (72.2%)
- Difference
- 132,740
- Percentage Difference
- -18.33%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Doncaster
- 50,055 (26.2%)
- # People Inactive in Wakefield
- 52,995 (24.0%)
- Difference
- 50,055
- Percentage Difference
- -5.71%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Doncaster
- 8,275 (4.3%)
- # People unemployed in Wakefield
- 8,410 (3.8%)
- Difference
- 8,275
- Percentage Difference
- -1.62%
Comparing crimes by type for Doncaster and Wakefield
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Doncaster and Wakefield compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Doncaster | Crimes in Wakefield | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Doncaster and Wakefield from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Doncaster and Wakefield.
Compare Property prices over time for Doncaster and Wakefield
Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £253,462.10 / £322,421.35 | £157,692.23 / £189,483.10 | £124,460.46 / £154,186.31 | £92,961.16 / £101,567.16 |
| 2022 | £247,285.54 / £307,611.78 | £153,891.54 / £181,925.19 | £122,153.82 / £149,042.41 | £91,512.50 / £98,604.01 |
| 2021 | £226,494.65 / £276,223.88 | £140,918.34 / £163,573.49 | £112,545.14 / £135,089.09 | £87,100.39 / £92,394.55 |
| 2020 | £203,078.33 / £246,254.47 | £127,481.76 / £147,147.94 | £101,230.42 / £121,270.63 | £80,809.18 / £85,830.55 |
| 2019 | £195,521.06 / £237,938.25 | £122,877.65 / £142,252.95 | £97,605.09 / £117,499.56 | £80,039.84 / £85,187.89 |
| 2018 | £188,621.25 / £231,098.50 | £118,222.90 / £137,777.26 | £94,184.71 / £114,233.03 | £78,220.74 / £84,113.42 |
| 2017 | £187,117.11 / £223,454.39 | £116,906.32 / £132,864.43 | £93,535.17 / £110,805.74 | £79,258.64 / £83,203.02 |
| 2016 | £182,248.81 / £213,378.52 | £114,121.43 / £127,745.78 | £91,846.40 / £106,989.12 | £76,290.80 / £79,082.93 |
| 2015 | £173,310.75 / £202,040.20 | £108,654.42 / £121,439.84 | £87,734.91 / £101,894.02 | £72,970.06 / £75,415.05 |
| 2014 | £168,610.60 / £195,417.34 | £106,145.20 / £117,701.05 | £86,311.40 / £99,351.99 | £71,886.94 / £73,802.30 |
| 2013 | £163,257.20 / £187,366.80 | £102,329.97 / £112,346.87 | £83,454.82 / £94,968.28 | £69,939.37 / £70,972.71 |
| 2012 | £163,116.19 / £187,462.46 | £102,292.44 / £112,683.23 | £83,650.89 / £95,292.17 | £70,539.26 / £72,308.94 |
| 2011 | £165,846.91 / £191,765.66 | £102,861.79 / £113,985.95 | £83,980.45 / £96,344.69 | £72,106.66 / £74,126.49 |
| 2010 | £170,889.64 / £198,104.10 | £106,957.93 / £118,767.85 | £88,033.92 / £100,764.50 | £75,421.44 / £77,645.22 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 88k vs 119k
- Median Salary
- £25,356 vs £24,825
- Annual Percentage Change
- 1.9% vs 6.1%
- Mean Salary
- £30,401 vs £28,743
See how Doncaster compares to other areas in Yorkshire
| Industry | Doncaster Count | Wakefield Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 300 | 195 | +105 | + 42.42% |
| Production | 600 | 790 | -190 | -27.34% |
| Construction | 1,515 | 1,580 | -65 | -4.2% |
| Motor Trades | 435 | 470 | -35 | -7.73% |
| Wholesale | 365 | 370 | -5 | -1.36% |
| Retail | 850 | 905 | -55 | -6.27% |
| Transport | 1,545 | 855 | +690 | + 57.5% |
| Accommodation Food | 700 | 810 | -110 | -14.57% |
| Information Comms | 320 | 410 | -90 | -24.66% |
| Finance Insurance | 155 | 200 | -45 | -25.35% |
| Property | 320 | 360 | -40 | -11.76% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 975 | 1,095 | -120 | -11.59% |
| Business Admin | 670 | 755 | -85 | -11.93% |
| Public Admin Defence | 30 | 20 | +10 | + 40% |
| Education | 175 | 175 | 0 | 0% |
| Health | 355 | 375 | -20 | -5.48% |
| Arts Entertainment | 560 | 620 | -60 | -10.17% |