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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

DN45AN

Lords Close

DN46LA

Lewyns Drive

DN46LE

Shirburn Gardens

DN46QL

Wensley Crescent

DN46QR

Church Lane

DN47EQ

Thealby Gardens

DN47HQ

Longfield Drive

DN47RR

Stoops Lane

DN45NW

Bawtry Road

DN45PS

Malham Tarn Court

DN46AS

Villa Park Road

DN46AX

Millmoor Road

DN46ND

Cantley Lane

DN46QN

Wensley Crescent

DN47HH

Fairfield Close

DN45FG

Kentmere Drive

DN46DT

Sandrock Drive

DN46LD

Aldesworth Road

DN46PF

Lilac Grove

DN46PQ

Willow Avenue

DN47RL

Stoops Lane

DN46AF

St Wilfrids Road

DN46DY

Sandrock Drive

DN46EE

Lidget Close

DN46HA

Everingham Road

DN46HX

Epsom Road

DN46NB

Rose Hill

DN47BS

Bawtry Road

DN47RQ

Clayworth Drive

DN46AW

Highbury Avenue

DN46HP

Newmarket Road

DN47ER

Stoops Road

DN47PX

Carr Lane

DN45LS

Bridge Road

DN45LT

St Michaels Road

DN45NR

Bawtry Road

DN46BE

Anfield Road

DN46JN

Grice Close

DN46LQ

Elmham Road

DN47AR

Convent Grove

DN47DL

Ellers Drive

DN47DR

Sunflower Gardens

DN47EU

Fore Hill Avenue

Data Sources

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