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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

DN46EH

Heatherbank Road

DN47BA

Ellers Road

DN46NQ

Cantley Lane

DN46NX

Sycamore Grove

DN46QW

Leyburn Close

DN47DF

Ellers Road

DN47PW

Long Close

DN45QF

Buttermere Crescent

DN46LW

Bardolf Road

DN45FZ

Bessacarr

DN46AA

St Wilfrids Road

DN46DQ

Bolton Hill Road

DN46JE

Everingham Road

DN47JN

Howden Close

DN47RP

Hindburn Close

DN45FF

Lakeside Boulevard

DN46AP

Bowlease Gardens

DN46AZ

Ninian Grove

DN47HZ

Stoops Lane

DN45LE

Rose Hill Rise

DN46HU

Kempton Street

DN47EX

Fore Hill Avenue

DN46PN

Maple Avenue

DN46HF

Ascot Avenue

DN46LP

Palington Grove

DN47AD

Bawtry Road

DN45PA

Buttermere Crescent

DN46AB

St Wilfrids Road

DN46EN

Middleham Road

DN46HD

Everingham Road

DN46LL

Bardolf Road

DN46QH

Askrigg Close

DN47BD

Lawnswood Court

DN47PG

Carr Lane

DN46HG

Goodwood Gardens

DN46NT

Acacia Road

DN47BH

Boswell Road

DN47HL

Bruncroft Close

DN45FE

Kentmere Drive

DN46BB

Ninian Grove

DN46JJ

Levet Road

DN46LG

Castell Crescent

DN46NR

Acacia Road

DN47JF

Welton Close

DN45QB

Gliwice Way

DN46DJ

Holme Wood Gardens

DN46DP

Wyndthorpe Avenue

DN46NA

Cantley Lane

DN46NF

St Erics Road

DN47DJ

Honeysuckle Close

DN47ET

Stoops Road

DN46AD

St Wilfrids Road

DN46HH

Aintree Avenue

DN46JQ

Levet Road

DN46PD

Birch Road

DN47DZ

Ellers Avenue

DN47JE

Stoops Lane

DN47PU

Bessacarr Lane

DN45JN

Bessacarr

DN45LA

The Avenue

DN45PB

Derwent Drive

DN46BA

Ninian Grove

DN46DG

Goodison Boulevard

DN46JY

Coterel Crescent

DN46JZ

Symes Gardens

DN45JY

The Avenue

DN45LL

St Augustines Road

DN46BL

The Gardens

DN46HN

Sandown Gardens

DN47BT

Bawtry Road

DN47DT

Ellers Avenue

DN47HS

Stoops Lane

DN47HT

Stoops Lane

DN47JA

Nostell Place

DN45DN

Buttermere Crescent

DN46AJ

Highbury Avenue

DN46HL

Ascot Avenue

DN46JH

Levet Road

DN47AT

Bawtry Road

DN47DS

Ellers Avenue

DN45NH

Bawtry Road

DN46BY

Middleham Road

DN47AG

Bawtry Road

DN45LJ

The Oval

DN45NJ

Bawtry Road

DN46AR

Cantley Lane

DN46EY

Green Boulevard

DN46EZ

Ansten Crescent

DN47DN

Ellers Drive

DN47FD

Corbridge Court

DN47QB

Kelsey Gardens

DN45JU

The Avenue

DN47AQ

Bawtry Road

DN47RF

Stoops Lane

DN46BH

Hillsborough Road

DN46HE

Ascot Avenue

DN47RY

Stoops Lane

DN45LN

St Augustines Road

DN46DS

Bolton Hill Road

DN47RE

Burnham Close

Data Sources

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