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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.

All postcodes in Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside

DN47PA

Bawtry Road

DN46ET

Hollywell Drive

DN46TB

Warning Tongue Lane

DN47FH

Portland Road

DN45QJ

Dove Mews

DN46PW

Fairford Close

DN45QH

Sandpiper Drive

DN46PS

Ryton Way

DN47JT

Dunniwood Avenue

DN47BB

High Alder Road

DN47RJ

Clayworth Drive

DN46UN

Gleneagles Drive

DN47PJ

Oak Crest

DN47FA

Brocklesby Drive

DN45QL

Sparrow Close

DN46SX

Birchwood Court

DN45FZ

Bessacarr

DN45FF

Lakeside Boulevard

DN47NX

Bawtry Road

DN47BE

Ellers Road

DN46SU

Warnington Drive

DN47BG

Bahram Road

DN46TJ

Spilsby Close

DN46EP

Cranwell Road

DN47AS

Dunniwood Reach

DN46PR

Farnborough Drive

DN47FB

Dakota Way

DN45PS

Malham Tarn Court

DN47FQ

Wentworth Grove

DN47RR

Stoops Lane

DN45NY

Pond Close

DN46SQ

Plumpton Park Road

DN47JP

Dunniwood Avenue

DN46TD

Warning Tongue Lane

DN47ND

Apple Tree Way

DN47EW

Cammidge Way

DN47BZ

Bawtry Road

DN45FL

Kentmere Drive

DN47JX

Checkstone Avenue

DN47NY

Bawtry Road

DN47FW

Bawtry Road

DN45PZ

Windermere Drive

DN47RN

Harcourt Close

DN47DA

Bawtry Road

DN47JL

Lindrick Close

DN47DW

Ellers Drive

DN45QE

Sandpiper Drive

DN47RZ

Stoops Lane

DN45QP

Dove Mews

DN47BX

Cammidge Way

DN47FN

Sceptre Avenue

DN47DJ

Honeysuckle Close

DN45NS

Chester Drive

DN47JJ

Lindrick Close

DN46ES

Cranwell Road

DN46ST

Warnington Drive

DN47RS

Stoops Lane

DN46EG

Goodison Boulevard

DN47FJ

Stayers Road

DN47FP

Sceptre Avenue

DN46FA

Islington Drive

DN46GA

Letwell Court

DN46SF

Partridge Rise

DN47LH

Short Lane

DN47FX

Herringbone Drive

DN45NX

Swan Road

DN47AN

Bawtry Road

DN47RQ

Clayworth Drive

DN47GA

Lincoln Close

DN47JN

Howden Close

DN46UZ

Riding Close

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.