Merlin Drive, Auckley, Doncaster
House prices, sold prices and local information for DN9 3FS.
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At a glance
58 property sales on Merlin Drive, Auckley, Doncaster have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £205,333. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £295,164. Average sale prices fell from £222,620 in 2018 to £195,500 in 2026 (-12%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 16 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 16 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 52% detached, 40% semi-detached, 9% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Merlin Drive range from £153,995 to £385,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 635 streets in Doncaster with at least two sales in the last year, Merlin Drive ranks 250th for average price.
House prices on Merlin Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DN9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 58 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £295,164 | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 23 | £190,714 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Terraced | 5 | £190,796 | 30 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Merlin Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 30 Jul 2026 | £207,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 25 Feb 2026 | £184,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 9 Dec 2025 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 58, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 3 Oct 2025 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 14 Jul 2025 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 17 Mar 2025 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 17 May 2024 | £212,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 15 Mar 2024 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 10 Nov 2023 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 28 Jul 2023 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 50, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 30 May 2023 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 28 Apr 2023 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 9 Jan 2023 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 15 Mar 2022 | £207,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 11 Feb 2022 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 28 Jun 2021 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 14 May 2021 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 7 Jun 2019 | £175,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 13 May 2019 | £179,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 40, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 3 May 2019 | £275,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 26 Apr 2019 | £269,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 26 Apr 2019 | £269,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 26 Apr 2019 | £269,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 26 Apr 2019 | £324,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 38, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 5 Apr 2019 | £273,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 29 Mar 2019 | £314,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 29 Mar 2019 | £308,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 48, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 22 Mar 2019 | £197,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 20, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 8 Mar 2019 | £220,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 22 Feb 2019 | £269,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 20 Feb 2019 | £319,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 60, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 19 Feb 2019 | £164,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 44, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 25 Jan 2019 | £199,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 46, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 18 Jan 2019 | £194,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 28, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 20 Dec 2018 | £312,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 20 Dec 2018 | £312,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 32, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 20 Dec 2018 | £266,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 56, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 20 Dec 2018 | £197,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 58, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 20 Dec 2018 | £174,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 18 Dec 2018 | £269,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 18 Dec 2018 | £266,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 54, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 10 Dec 2018 | £199,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 30 Nov 2018 | £319,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 16 Nov 2018 | £312,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 52, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 1 Nov 2018 | £155,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 42, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 26 Oct 2018 | £227,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 50, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 26 Oct 2018 | £155,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 25 Oct 2018 | £217,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 39, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 25 Oct 2018 | £218,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 43, Merlin Drive DN9 3FS | 25 Oct 2018 | £154,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 48, Merlin Drive | £197,995 (Mar 2019) → £207,000 (Jul 2026) | +5% over 7 yrs |
| 52, Merlin Drive | £155,995 (Nov 2018) → £184,000 (Feb 2026) | +18% over 7 yrs |
| 41, Merlin Drive | £175,000 (Jun 2019) → £225,000 (Dec 2025) | +29% over 7 yrs |
| 58, Merlin Drive | £174,995 (Dec 2018) → £205,000 (Oct 2025) | +17% over 7 yrs |
| 7, Merlin Drive | £269,995 (Apr 2019) → £320,000 (Feb 2022) → £350,000 (Jul 2025) | +30% over 6 yrs |
| 42, Merlin Drive | £227,995 (Oct 2018) → £245,000 (Mar 2025) | +7% over 6 yrs |
| 27, Merlin Drive | £194,995 (Jul 2018) → £212,000 (May 2024) | +9% over 6 yrs |
| 5, Merlin Drive | £269,995 (Apr 2019) → £350,000 (Mar 2024) | +30% over 5 yrs |
| 17, Merlin Drive | £312,995 (Nov 2018) → £385,000 (Nov 2023) | +23% over 5 yrs |
| 19, Merlin Drive | £269,995 (Dec 2018) → £340,000 (Jul 2023) | +26% over 5 yrs |
| 50, Merlin Drive | £155,995 (Oct 2018) → £170,000 (May 2023) | +9% over 5 yrs |
| 11, Merlin Drive | £269,995 (Apr 2019) → £320,000 (Apr 2023) | +19% over 4 yrs |
| 32, Merlin Drive | £266,995 (Dec 2018) → £350,000 (Jan 2023) | +31% over 4 yrs |
| 29, Merlin Drive | £202,995 (Jun 2018) → £207,500 (Mar 2022) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 23, Merlin Drive | £230,995 (Jun 2018) → £255,000 (Jun 2021) | +10% over 3 yrs |
| 38, Merlin Drive | £273,995 (Apr 2019) → £295,000 (May 2021) | +8% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Merlin Drive
Crime
32 crimes were reported within about a mile of Merlin Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Merlin Drive is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Idle in Nottinghamshire Flood alert area
- River Trent at Hatfield Chase Flood alert area
- Tidal Trent wider floodplain from Gainsborough to the Humber confluence Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Merlin Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfield Lane Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Hayfield School 1,088 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| New College Doncaster | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Hill House School 945 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Auckley Primary Academy 246 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Oswald's CofE Academy 226 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School 371 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School 192 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Hayfield Lane/Fir Tree Avenue (adj, Hayfield Lane) 3 min walk
- Hayfield Lane/Fir Tree Avenue (opp, Hayfield Lane) 3 min walk
- Hurst Lane/Larch Avenue (nr, Hurst Lane) 4 min walk
- Hurst Lane/Larch Avenue (adj, Hurst Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Rossington Practice
Grange Lane, New Rossington, Doncaster · 2.4 mi - The Oakwood Surgery
Masham Road, Cantley, Doncaster · 2.5 mi - West End Clinic
West End Lane, Rossington, Doncaster · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hayfield Lane · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Auckley · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Goodison Boulevard · 2.1 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Bessacarr Esso Express · 2.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Auckley Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Rossington Dental Practice · 2.3 mi
- Robinson Dentist · 2.4 mi
- P.b.robinson & Associates · 2.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 695 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 26.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 5.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,898 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 92% |
Share of homes across Doncaster with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Merlin Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 93.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.4% | 3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.2% |
Religion
| Here | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 39.8% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 50.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 89.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.6% | 10.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38% | 22.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 24.4% | 16.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 15.1% |
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 24.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8% | 11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Other qualifications | 1.3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63% | 44.3% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 14.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 48.2% | 25.8% |
| 1 car or van in household | 32.1% | 41.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.9% | 8.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.7% | 24.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Doncaster.
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