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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 84 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
84
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
31.82(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.19(+41%)
Vehicle crime
16.84(+199%)
Public order
9.09(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.42(-14%)
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 210 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Bessacarr area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,400,000.

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£340,000
Terraced22£187,600
Semi-Detached85£199,950
Flats33£125,000

10 years median price trend in Bessacarr

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

All postcodes in Bessacarr

DN46PP

Rose Hill

DN46EQ

The Shay

DN46EE

Lidget Close

DN46EH

Heatherbank Road

DN46BL

The Gardens

DN45PU

Roundhill Court

DN46FE

Masham Court

DN45FE

Kentmere Drive

DN46PD

Birch Road

DN46DH

Bolton Hill Road

DN46AG

St Wilfrids Road

DN47ET

Stoops Road

DN46NF

St Erics Road

DN46NQ

Cantley Lane

DN46HD

Everingham Road

DN46NJ

Goodison Boulevard

DN46BU

Masham Road

DN46LD

Aldesworth Road

DN45PW

Langsett Court

DN45QB

Gliwice Way

DN46FH

Wilby Carr Gardens

DN46AQ

St Wilfrids Road

DN46PA

Cantley Lane

DN46DL

Tranmoor Avenue

DN45PZ

Windermere Drive

DN47DG

Stoops Lane

DN45PS

Malham Tarn Court

DN46HJ

Knavesmire Gardens

DN47JH

Roxby Close

DN46NT

Acacia Road

DN46AL

Highbury Crescent

DN46LJ

Ellerton Gardens

DN46BX

Goodison Boulevard

DN46AE

St Wilfrids Road

DN47BE

Ellers Road

DN47HH

Fairfield Close

DN47DJ

Honeysuckle Close

DN46AY

Ninian Grove

DN47JJ

Lindrick Close

DN46FN

Scouting Way

DN46JL

Bramham Road

DN47AW

Bawtry Road

DN47DY

Ellers Avenue

DN46LY

Burtonlees Court

DN46HZ

York Gardens

DN45LJ

The Oval

DN47BS

Bawtry Road

DN45FY

Turnstone Drive

DN47JG

Sturton Close

DN46QJ

Aysgarth Close

DN45PX

Rydal Drive

DN47JQ

Stoops Lane

DN46HR

Aintree Avenue

DN46JE

Everingham Road

DN47QA

Kelsey Gardens

DN46PE

Lilac Grove

DN46FG

Forest Grange

DN46LG

Castell Crescent

DN45LE

Rose Hill Rise

DN46NY

Acacia Road

DN46NH

Cantley Lane

DN45JX

The Avenue

DN46BB

Ninian Grove

DN45PL

Lakeside Boulevard

DN47BL

Boswell Road

DN47HB

Alston Road

DN47DX

Oaklands Gardens

DN46JG

Everingham Road

DN45FL

Kentmere Drive

DN46BY

Middleham Road

DN46QL

Wensley Crescent

DN47HE

Broughton Road

DN46HF

Ascot Avenue

DN47DL

Ellers Drive

DN46LR

Brantwood Crescent

DN46AZ

Ninian Grove

DN47AQ

Bawtry Road

DN46EN

Middleham Road

DN46NN

Cantley Lane

DN47EB

Middlefield Road

DN47RP

Hindburn Close

DN45PY

Ullswater Gardens

DN47HQ

Longfield Drive

DN47EP

Stoops Road

DN46PF

Lilac Grove

DN47HJ

Holmes Carr Road

DN46DZ

Somerton Drive

DN45JZ

The Avenue

DN46AH

St Wilfrids Road

DN45LQ

Rose Hill Rise

DN47RD

Whitton Close

DN46LE

Shirburn Gardens

DN46HN

Sandown Gardens

DN45LS

Bridge Road

DN47HZ

Stoops Lane

DN46LQ

Elmham Road

DN46JN

Grice Close

DN47EA

Middlefield Road

DN46JZ

Symes Gardens

DN46NB

Rose Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.