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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

DN47EG

Thealby Gardens

DN46PQ

Willow Avenue

DN47HL

Bruncroft Close

DN47AH

Bawtry Road

DN45JY

The Avenue

DN47PU

Bessacarr Lane

DN46BE

Anfield Road

DN46JH

Levet Road

DN47HD

Alston Close

DN46EY

Green Boulevard

DN46AB

St Wilfrids Road

DN47HS

Stoops Lane

DN46AS

Villa Park Road

DN45LH

Moorland Grove

DN46JX

Barret Road

DN46HA

Everingham Road

DN46PJ

Almond Road

DN46EZ

Ansten Crescent

DN46DX

Whiphill Close

DN46LX

Willowlees Court

DN47AX

Saxton Avenue

DN45LL

St Augustines Road

DN47BF

Crosscourt View

DN46JF

Everingham Road

DN46NX

Sycamore Grove

DN47EZ

Alston Road

DN47RF

Stoops Lane

DN47RZ

Stoops Lane

DN45FG

Kentmere Drive

DN47HW

Norwith Road

DN47DF

Ellers Road

DN46JW

Aldesworth Road

DN46DP

Wyndthorpe Avenue

DN46EF

Selhurst Crescent

DN47PX

Carr Lane

DN46QQ

Wensley Crescent

DN46BT

Goodison Boulevard

DN46HL

Ascot Avenue

DN46XU

Goodison Boulevard

DN45NW

Bawtry Road

DN47DZ

Ellers Avenue

DN46LH

Clarell Gardens

DN47AA

Bawtry Road

Data Sources

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