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About

Carcroft is a residential area situated to the north of Doncaster, characterised by its post-war housing estates and local amenities that serve the community. The layout is primarily functional, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes arranged around several main roads that provide connectivity. A central shopping parade offers essential retail options, while green spaces like Carcroft Park provide recreational areas for residents. The area maintains a practical, suburban atmosphere.

The settlement is distinct for its proximity to the former RAF Lindholme, with some local housing originally built to serve the base. This historical connection to aviation is subtly reflected in the area's development. Land use is largely dedicated to housing, with some light industrial premises on its fringes. The area is bordered by agricultural land, emphasising its position on the edge of the urban area while remaining a self-contained suburb within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Carcroft has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carcroft is £39,982 per year. There are 1 schools in Carcroft: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Carcroft is home to around 7,823 people, with a population density of about 1,227.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Carcroft Population
7,823
Population density
1,227 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.41(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.92(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.41(+114%)
Vehicle crime
13.29(+136%)
Other theft
7.54(+13%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,388
94.45%
Other White
167
2.14%
Indian
37
0.47%
Other Asian
29
0.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.37%
Total population: 7,822

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,862
29.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,090
17.24%
Level 3 (A level)
987
15.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
954
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
826
13.07%
Total 16+ residents: 6,321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,176
33.99%
Owns with a mortgage
908
26.24%
Social rents from council
682
19.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
491
14.19%
Other social rented
91
2.63%
Total households: 3,460

Property prices in Carcroft

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Carcroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £768,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Carcroft 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 Carcroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£244,000
Flats2£64,000
Semi-Detached33£158,000
Terraced16£123,750

10 years median price trend in Carcroft

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

All postcodes in Carcroft

DN68LH

Cross Hill

DN68JT

Buttercross

DN68QF

Milton Road

DN68HX

Birch Avenue

DN68PJ

Ash Road

DN68PG

Elm Road

DN68PD

Bellerby Road

DN68NX

Windermere Close

DN68PX

Lodge Road

DN68RD

Bellerby Road

DN68LE

Crabgate Lane

DN68BS

Trafalgar Way

DN68BE

George Street

DN68JH

Skellow Road

DN68PQ

Elm Road

DN68RJ

Crossfield Drive

DN68JQ

Sandyfields View

DN68EH

New Street

DN68QQ

Grasmere Road

DN68NN

Amberley Rise

DN68HE

Skellow Road

DN68NG

Leyburn Road

DN68AN

Dalecroft Road

DN68LN

Doncaster By-Pass

DN68EG

Paxton Avenue

DN68DE

Askern Road

DN68LL

Lyme Terrace

DN68RX

Willowbrook

DN68DP

High Street

DN68JJ

Ings Lane

DN68LB

Crabgate Lane

DN68JS

Cross Hill

DN68QH

Rydal Road

DN68AX

Mansfield Crescent

DN68NW

Worsley Place

DN68BJ

Poplar Road

DN68AA

Park Avenue

DN68NL

Lavenham Place

DN68BW

Edward Road

DN68NQ

Leyburn Road

DN68QW

Langdale Road

DN68QJ

Milton Road

DN68JY

Green Lane

DN68HH

Rolleston Road

DN68PN

Crossfield Lane

DN68AU

Charles Street

DN68BD

Edward Road

DN68QS

Borrowdale Close

DN68JL

Skellow Road

DN68PZ

Lodge Road

DN68BT

Croasdale Gardens

DN68PW

Acacia Road

DN68LG

Sherburn Close

DN68BU

Uldale Walk

DN68EP

Adwick le Street & Carcroft

DN68BG

Chestnut Avenue

DN68JZ

Great North Road

DN68NE

Mill Lane

DN68AP

Chestnut Avenue

DN68PP

Acacia Road

DN68NH

Leyburn Road

DN68HU

Hawthorne Crescent

DN68PT

Lodge Road

DN68EF

Owston Lane

DN68JF

Repton Road

DN68AZ

Charles Street

DN68SH

The Grange

DN68PS

Crossfield Lane

DN68BH

George Street

DN68RP

Cromwell Court

DN68HG

Adwick le Street & Carcroft

DN68ES

Norton & Askern

DN68JR

Cross Hill

DN68JE

Willington Road

DN68RB

Hauxwell Close

DN68ER

Cross Hill

DN68HJ

Skellow Road

DN68SJ

Wainscot Place

DN68HL

Skellow Road

DN68DN

High Street

DN68QG

Grasmere Road

DN68RQ

Buttercross Close

DN68PB

Finghall Road

DN68DT

Markham Avenue

DN68HB

Queens Road

DN68AE

Park Avenue

DN50LP

Doncaster Road

DN68RE

Finghall Road

DN68EA

Owston Road

DN68AJ

Chestnut Avenue

DN68HR

French Street

DN68DL

Owston Road

DN68RG

Crossfield House Close

DN68RU

Fullerton Close

DN68DD

Brooklands Road

DN68EQ

Paxton Avenue

DN68AY

Poplar Road

DN68HZ

Laurel Terrace

DN68QT

Borrowdale Close

DN68PE

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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