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Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield

About

Bawtry, Austerfield and Hayfield form a distinct area on the very northern edge of South Yorkshire, bordering Nottinghamshire. The landscape is largely agricultural, characterised by flat, open fields and pockets of woodland. Bawtry serves as the primary commercial hub, with its historic High Street following the old Great North Road. This location has long made it a stopping point for travellers, a role that continues today with its concentration of roadside services and hotels near the A638.

The area is deeply connected to the Pilgrim Fathers narrative, with Austerfield being the birthplace of William Bradford. The 12th-century St. Helena's Church, where he was baptised, remains a focal point. Settlements are surrounded by working farmland, and the River Idle marks part of the boundary. The nearby Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield influences the local soundscape, with its presence a consistent feature of modern life in this rural yet well-connected corner of the county.

Area overview

On average Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield is £58,913 per year. There are 3 schools in Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield is home to around 6,967 people, with a population density of about 295.7 per km².

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield Population

6,967

Population density

295.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

20.09(-55%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.65(+24%)

Vehicle crime

7.89(+40%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.88(-32%)

Other theft

4.16(-37%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

6,438

92.33%

Other White

124

1.78%

Indian

0.86%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.75%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.75%

Total population: 6,973

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,964

34.95%

Level 3 (A level)

1,102

19.61%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

807

14.36%

No qualifications

796

14.16%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

492

8.75%

Total 16+ residents: 5,620

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,207

40.03%

Owns outright

1,011

33.53%

Private landlord or letting agency

439

14.56%

Other social rented

160

5.31%

Social rents from council

132

4.38%

Total households: 3,015

Property prices in Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield

Median price£245,000

Price per sq ft£245

Sales (last 12 months)99

Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £343K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	43	£350,000	£269	£243,950	£294,875	£420,000	£513,700
Semi-Detached	31	£208,000	£210	£120,000	£167,500	£241,000	£347,500
Terraced	11	£190,000	£232	£131,000	£157,500	£212,500	£282,500
Flats	14	£113,250	£178	£63,450	£90,000	£136,213	£209,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£241,495	£105,000	£150,000	£179,998
2017	£261,498	£95,000	£166,995	£144,995
2018	£277,995	£188,999	£180,995	£145,000
2019	£274,498	£197,499	£181,000	£138,750
2020	£295,000	£165,000	£175,000	£171,000
2021	£295,000	£116,250	£183,000	£127,500
2022	£299,998	£116,500	£200,000	£205,000
2023	£322,500	£187,000	£206,000	£176,500
2024	£362,500	£180,500	£215,000	£149,000
2025	£327,750	£120,000	£208,000	£180,000
2026	£376,250	£116,500	£190,000	£178,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£185	£169	£158	£177
2017	£200	£171	£180	£180
2018	£195	£345	£205	£189
2019	£210	£315	£174	£190
2020	£217	£226	£172	£189
2021	£226	£211	£198	£174
2022	£246	£168	£219	£211
2023	£259	£266	£237	£206
2024	£266	£315	£218	£193
2025	£260	£207	£208	£217
2026	£281	£175	£210	£217

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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