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About

Bessacarr is a residential ward located in the southeast of Doncaster, bordering Cantley and the open countryside towards Bawtry. The area is characterised by a mix of 20th-century housing developments, including numerous cul-de-sacs and semi-detached homes. It contains several local shopping parades catering to daily needs and is home to a campus of Doncaster College.

The ward features significant green spaces, including the expansive Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a large wetland habitat with boardwalks and bird hides. Residential roads are generally quiet, with good access to the A638 and M18 motorway. The area also includes the Bessacarr suburb, known for its distinctive street plan of circular and curved roads.

Area overview

On average Bessacarr has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bessacarr is £51,130 per year. There are 4 schools in Bessacarr: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bessacarr is home to around 14,960 people, with a population density of about 2,650.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bessacarr Population
14,960
Population density
2,650.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.75(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.79(+58%)
Vehicle crime
16.18(+190%)
Public order
8.42(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.62(-10%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,075
80.7%
Other White
844
5.64%
Indian
517
3.46%
Pakistani
329
2.2%
Other
234
1.56%
Total population: 14,962

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,061
33.05%
No qualifications
2,307
18.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,984
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,684
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,198
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 12,286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,563
38.91%
Owns with a mortgage
2,019
30.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
928
14.09%
Social rents from council
734
11.14%
Other social rented
178
2.7%
Total households: 6,587

Property prices in Bessacarr

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Bessacarr area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bessacarr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached70£312,500
Flats29£127,500
Semi-Detached65£195,000
Terraced16£202,500

10 years median price trend in Bessacarr

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bessacarr.

All postcodes in Bessacarr

DN46DH

Bolton Hill Road

DN46PA

Cantley Lane

DN47BN

Boswell Road

DN47DG

Stoops Lane

DN47EF

Nearfield Road

DN46AU

Ewood Drive

DN46AY

Ninian Grove

DN46ED

St Wilfrids Court

DN47LR

Conway Court

DN46BG

Anfield Road

DN46PH

Almond Road

DN47RT

Hallam Close

DN46JS

Crochley Close

DN47DU

Oaklands Drive

DN47EA

Middlefield Road

DN47HD

Alston Close

DN47DE

Saundby Close

DN47RH

Scaftworth Close

DN45JX

The Avenue

DN45PR

Fewston Way

DN47LN

Bessacarr

DN45FD

Grassholme Close

DN46HY

York Gardens

DN46NG

St Erics Road

DN46QQ

Wensley Crescent

DN47JB

Stoops Lane

DN47JD

Lindsey Close

DN47PS

Stoops Lane

DN46DX

Whiphill Close

DN46JX

Barret Road

DN46LY

Burtonlees Court

DN46NY

Acacia Road

DN47DW

Ellers Drive

DN47ED

Brierley Road

DN47JW

Howden Close

DN45LU

St Michael's Road

DN46EX

Green Boulevarde

DN47RD

Whitton Close

DN45LQ

Rose Hill Rise

DN47BL

Boswell Road

DN47RB

Whitton Close

DN47RX

Hallam Close

DN45LD

The Avenue

DN45LF

Rose Hill Rise

DN45LH

Moorland Grove

DN47BG

Bahram Road

DN47QA

Kelsey Gardens

DN45PL

Lakeside Boulevard

DN45PT

Wintersett Drive

DN46FG

Forest Grange

DN47HR

Nutwell Close

DN47JG

Sturton Close

DN46FJ

Aldesworth Road

DN46BX

Goodison Boulevard

DN46DZ

Somerton Drive

DN47BB

High Alder Road

DN47HG

Longfield Drive

DN47BJ

Boswell Road

DN46FE

Masham Court

DN46HB

Everingham Road

DN47LH

Short Lane

DN47PZ

Mattersey Close

DN45LY

Rose Hill Court

DN45PG

Elter Drive

DN45PX

Rydal Drive

DN46DN

Tranmoor Avenue

DN46HW

Newmarket Road

DN47DP

Ellers Crescent

DN47HW

Norwith Road

DN46JP

Aldesworth Road

DN46LX

Willowlees Court

DN46PL

Almond Road

DN47AU

Bawtry Road

DN47HA

Alston Road

DN46DR

Insley Gardens

DN46HT

Irwell Gardens

DN46LN

Bardolf Road

DN47AF

Whin Hill Road

DN47JJ

Lindrick Close

DN47RN

Harcourt Close

DN46AG

St Wilfrids Road

DN46DL

Tranmoor Avenue

DN46EB

Somerton Drive

DN46HQ

Aintree Avenue

DN46JU

Symes Gardens

DN46NS

Plane Close

DN47EE

Brierley Road

DN47HU

Laneham Close

DN47JQ

Stoops Lane

DN47PY

Torksey Close

DN47SA

Hennings Close

DN46NE

Cantley Lane

DN46NU

Acacia Road

DN47AB

Milestone Court

DN47AH

Bawtry Road

DN47BE

Ellers Road

DN47DH

Cornflower Drive

DN47PT

Bessacarr Lane

DN45PU

Roundhill Court

DN46AN

Highbury Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.