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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

DN68QU

Ings Lane

DN68LF

Hampole Balk Lane

DN68HA

Skellow Road

DN68LW

Hill Crest

DN68PH

Elm Road

DN68NF

Leyburn Road

DN68BB

Chestnut Avenue

DN68LJ

Howden Avenue

DN68AR

Poplar Road

DN68JN

Skellow Road

DN68QP

Langdale Road

DN68LQ

Hampole Balk Lane

DN68HS

Ridgill Avenue

DN68SP

Bullcroft Close

DN68JD

Repton Road

DN68DJ

Hackett Close

DN67BA

Brooklands Road

DN68NU

Newlands Avenue

DN68BX

Martindale Walk

DN68JP

Humber Close

DN68EJ

New Street

DN68AS

Laurel Terrace

DN68NT

Amberley Rise

DN68HY

Briar Road

DN68DX

Markham Avenue

DN68PL

Crossfield Lane

DN68DY

Markham Avenue

DN68AW

Chestnut Avenue

DN68RS

Cranfield Drive

DN68NR

Weatherall Place

DN68PF

Spennithorne Road

DN68DU

Markham Avenue

DN68LD

Crabgate Drive

DN68QN

Buttermere Close

DN68HW

Skellow Road

DN68QL

Milton Road

DN68DZ

Markham Avenue

DN68LA

York Road

DN68NP

Appleby Place

DN68EL

Station Road

DN68PA

Harmby Close

DN68JB

Repton Road

DN68SG

Skellow Hall Gardens

DN68JA

Cross Hill

DN68RT

Lawndale

DN68RH

Cromwell Grove

DN68DS

Owston Road

DN68PR

Crossfield Lane

DN68RA

Crabgate Lane

DN67AW

Adwick Lane

DN68NJ

Waltham Drive

DN68AH

Victor Street

DN68ND

Mill Lane

DN68JW

Cross Hill

DN68QR

Patterdale Close

DN68HN

Sandyfields View

DN68HT

Beech Road

DN67DU

Wellsyke Road

DN68DB

Station Road

DN68QD

Chestnut Avenue

DN68SF

Humber Court

DN68HD

Queens Road

DN68AD

Adwick le Street & Carcroft

DN68BL

Poplar Road

DN68BN

Poplar Road

DN68BA

Charles Street

DN68DR

Owston Road

DN68BP

Edward Road

DN68NS

Amberley Rise

DN68HQ

Skellow Road

DN68RF

Bellerby Place

DN68BQ

George Street

DN68JG

Repton Road

DN68RR

Old Hall Road

DN68RL

Bridgewater Park Drive

DN67AY

Church Lane

DN68QE

Chestnut Avenue

DN68DA

Owston Road

DN68DF

Askern Road

DN68AT

Laurel Terrace

DN68SE

South Farm Drive

DN68AF

Trafalgar Street

DN68QB

Chestnut Avenue

DN68AQ

Chapel Street

DN68AG

Chestnut Avenue

DN68NY

Sherwood Drive

DN68RN

Crosshill Court

DN68HP

Skellow Road

Data Sources

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