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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 177 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
Detached68£315,000
Flats29£127,500
Semi-Detached64£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

DN46DW

Tranmoor Avenue

DN46EQ

The Shay

DN47AA

Bawtry Road

DN47AY

Saxton Avenue

DN47AZ

Bawtry Road

DN47ES

Stoops Road

DN47EY

Hakehill Close

DN47FU

Coppice Close

DN46JR

Rawson Close

DN45LR

St Georges Road

DN45PZ

Windermere Drive

DN46BP

Rosemary Close

DN46JF

Everingham Road

DN46LB

Aldesworth Road

DN46LS

St Bartholomews Rise

DN47EP

Stoops Road

DN47RA

Stoops Lane

DN46NJ

Goodison Boulevard

DN45PY

Ullswater Gardens

DN46AL

Highbury Crescent

DN46JG

Everingham Road

DN47HB

Alston Road

DN47RJ

Clayworth Drive

DN45LP

St Georges Road

DN46BZ

Middleham Road

DN46EA

Somerton Drive

DN46EU

Green Boulevard

DN47DY

Ellers Avenue

DN47HF

Broughton Road

DN45FL

Kentmere Drive

DN46DU

Sandrock Drive

DN47BQ

Bawtry Road

DN46BT

Goodison Boulevard

DN46HZ

York Gardens

DN46LJ

Ellerton Gardens

DN46NN

Cantley Lane

DN46NP

Pine Road

DN47BF

Crosscourt View

DN47BW

Bawtry Road

DN47RU

Hallam Close

DN45LG

Park Lane

DN46HS

Aintree Avenue

DN46LH

Clarell Gardens

DN46PE

Lilac Grove

DN46PJ

Almond Road

DN47HP

Holmes Carr Road

DN46BD

Sincil Way

DN47AX

Saxton Avenue

DN47EN

Centurion Fields

DN47EZ

Alston Road

DN47HN

Broughton Road

DN47RW

Hindburn Close

DN46HJ

Knavesmire Gardens

DN46QG

Church Lane

DN47EB

Middlefield Road

DN47HJ

Holmes Carr Road

DN47RZ

Stoops Lane

DN45LW

Princes Road

DN46BQ

Blundell Close

DN46PP

Rose Hill

DN47HE

Broughton Road

DN47PN

Long Close

DN46FN

Everingham Road

DN46HR

Aintree Avenue

DN46XU

Goodison Boulevard

DN47BP

Bawtry Road

DN47JL

Lindrick Close

DN45GA

Bessacarr

DN45PW

Langsett Court

DN46BU

Masham Road

DN46NH

Cantley Lane

DN46QJ

Aysgarth Close

DN47JH

Roxby Close

DN45JZ

The Avenue

DN46JL

Bramham Road

DN46JW

Aldesworth Road

DN47DD

Boswell Road

DN46AE

St Wilfrids Road

DN46JT

Aldesworth Road

DN47AE

Whin Hill Road

DN47DQ

Primrose Place

DN47HX

Laneham Close

DN47RG

Stoops Lane

DN47RS

Stoops Lane

DN46PG

Lilac Grove

DN46LF

Elmham Road

DN46LR

Brantwood Crescent

DN47AW

Bawtry Road

DN47EG

Thealby Gardens

DN45FY

Bessacarr

DN45GB

Hurdle Crescent

DN46AQ

St Wilfrids Road

DN46AT

Ayrsome Walk

DN46FH

Wilby Carr Gardens

DN47DX

Oaklands Gardens

DN47HY

Winterton Close

DN45FA

Winscar Road

DN46AH

St Wilfrids Road

DN46DA

Goodison Boulevard

DN46EF

Selhurst Crescent

Data Sources

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