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Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside

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About

Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside is a residential suburb situated on the southeastern edge of Doncaster. The area is characterised by modern housing developments, built primarily from the late 20th century onwards, set around quiet, curving streets. It is bordered by open countryside and the notable Doncaster Lakeside complex, which includes a large retail park and entertainment venues. The layout prioritises family living with accessible local amenities and schools.

A central feature is the expansive Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a significant wetland habitat with boardwalks and trails that border the residential streets. This provides a direct contrast of urban and natural environments. Transport links are provided by the nearby White Rose Way, connecting to the M18 motorway, while Doncaster Sheffield Airport lies just to the east, influencing the local soundscape and skyline with aircraft movements.

Area overview

On average Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside is £59,696 per year. There are 2 schools in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside is home to around 7,823 people, with a population density of about 1,403.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside Population
7,823
Population density
1,403.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.4(-33%)
Vehicle crime
21.6(+284%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.56(+37%)
Public order
7.93(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.39(-26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,261
80.02%
Other White
372
4.75%
Indian
346
4.42%
Pakistani
184
2.35%
Other
111
1.42%
Total population: 7,824

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,590
39.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,122
17.04%
No qualifications
900
13.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
900
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
555
8.43%
Total 16+ residents: 6,583

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,468
43.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,246
37.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
425
12.66%
Social rents from council
89
2.65%
Other forms of private rent
63
1.88%
Total households: 3,358

Property prices in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £300K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached68£298,750£261
Terraced20£215,500£235
Semi-Detached27£185,000£249
Flats28£126,750£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221,000£112,000£167,500£155,000
2017£235,000£123,500£162,000£156,000
2018£246,500£118,500£155,000£147,499
2019£250,000£125,000£172,995£169,999
2020£250,000£97,500£200,000£162,500
2021£280,000£105,000£190,000£172,248
2022£318,500£120,000£235,000£210,000
2023£293,000£140,000£227,750£199,995
2024£287,500£135,000£210,000£289,995
2025£310,000£128,500£210,000£205,000
2026£259,000£121,750£180,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£168£207£205
2017£188£173£189£188
2018£207£156£205£193
2019£206£186£223£175
2020£205£163£185£196
2021£230£160£232£220
2022£256£186£250£269
2023£257£226£226£249
2024£262£242£247£247
2025£259£192£232£244
2026£268£163£255£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside

Is Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside safe?

Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside?

The median sale price in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside is £225,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside?

Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside?

Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside sits around rank 24,841 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside?

The average household income in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside is around £59,696 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside

DN45FE

Kentmere Drive

DN47DH

Cornflower Drive

DN47BN

Boswell Road

DN47GD

Conduit Road

DN47GQ

Indiana Drive

DN47EG

Thealby Gardens

DN46EW

Dartmouth Road

DN47SA

Hennings Close

DN46SZ

Stone Croft

DN47RW

Hindburn Close

DN45PR

Fewston Way

DN47BU

Bawtry Road

DN47DF

Ellers Road

DN45QD

Lakeside Boulevard

DN45FY

Turnstone Drive

DN46UX

Pool Drive

DN47PE

Warren Lane

DN46ER

Cranwell Road

DN47EQ

Thealby Gardens

DN45GA

Bessacarr

DN45QN

Dove Mews

DN46UP

Muirfield Avenue

DN46SS

Warnington Drive

DN47NW

Herten Way

DN46GB

Kirstead Court

DN45PW

Langsett Court

DN47NA

Bawtry Road

DN45PU

Roundhill Court

DN47PD

Bawtry Road

DN46PX

Duxford Court

DN46UY

Hatchellwood View

DN46SN

Plumpton Gardens

DN46TA

Birchwood Court

DN46UT

Lytham Close

DN47RA

Stoops Lane

DN47RH

Scaftworth Close

DN47RG

Stoops Lane

DN45FA

Winscar Road

DN47NB

Bawtry Road

DN47BA

Ellers Road

DN46SR

Plantation Avenue

DN45PB

Derwent Drive

DN46UR

Sunningdale Close

DN46SJ

Plumpton Park Road

DN45QQ

Sandpiper Drive

DN47RE

Burnham Close

DN47FY

Dutchman Way

DN47DN

Ellers Drive

DN47RP

Hindburn Close

DN46SW

St Andrews Close

DN47AL

Bawtry Road

DN45PL

Lakeside Boulevard

DN47GR

Milan Road

DN47RD

Whitton Close

DN46TU

Warning Tongue Lane

DN46UW

Birkdale Close

DN47RB

Whitton Close

DN45FG

Kentmere Drive

DN46SL

Plumpton Park Road

DN47RL

Stoops Lane

DN46PU

Torne Close

DN46PY

Highgrove Court

DN47FZ

Beeswing Drive

DN47DL

Ellers Drive

DN45PT

Wintersett Drive

DN47BF

Crosscourt View

DN47DT

Ellers Avenue

DN46SH

Hatchell Drive

DN45NZ

Blackberry Road

DN46TH

Horninglow Close

DN46FB

The Bramblings

DN46TP

Goodison Boulevard

DN47BD

Lawnswood Court

DN45PX

Rydal Drive

DN47DR

Sunflower Gardens

DN47JW

Howden Close

DN47JR

Dunniwood Avenue

DN47JS

Top Hall Road

DN47DG

Stoops Lane

DN46SY

Birchwood Dell

DN46LU

High Grove

DN45FD

Grassholme Close

DN47JY

Checkstone Avenue

DN47FS

Fillies Avenue

DN47DP

Ellers Crescent

DN45QG

Lapwing Close

DN47FL

Stayers Road

DN47RF

Stoops Lane

DN47FR

Fillies Avenue

DN47DQ

Primrose Place

DN46PT

Cromford Close

DN47FT

Summit Drive

DN47RY

Stoops Lane

DN46XW

Oaklands

DN46SG

Plumpton Park Road

DN45NQ

Lake View

DN46SD

Partridge Flatt Road

DN47JH

Roxby Close

DN47DB

Bawtry Road

DN47DD

Boswell Road

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.