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About

Mexborough ward encompasses the town centre and surrounding residential districts of this former industrial settlement. The area is defined by its proximity to the River Don, which loops around the community. Housing is primarily a mix of Victorian terraces and postwar developments, with local commerce concentrated along Main Street and Adwick Road. The landscape is marked by the legacy of mining and steelworks, with some former industrial land now repurposed.

The area includes several green spaces, such as the sizable Mexborough Athletic Ground. A notable local feature is the steep, wooded escarpment of Mexborough Rock, which offers views over the town. Public transport connections are provided by the railway station on the Sheffield to Doncaster line. The ward's community facilities include the Library and the Montagu Hospital, serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Mexborough has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 24.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mexborough is £37,161 per year. The median sale price in Mexborough is £156,500 (around £167 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £103,500 and £218,500. There are 6 schools in Mexborough: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Mexborough is home to around 15,556 people, with a population density of about 2,268.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mexborough Population
15,556
Population density
2,268.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.48(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.18(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.33(+90%)
Public order
9.9(+12%)
Other crime
6.88(+106%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,458
92.95%
Other White
616
3.96%
African
76
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
64
0.41%
Other Asian
46
0.3%
Total population: 15,555

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,620
29.01%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,192
17.57%
Level 3 (A level)
2,010
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,975
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,591
12.75%
Total 16+ residents: 12,477

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,849
26.29%
Owns with a mortgage
1,790
25.45%
Social rents from council
1,553
22.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,337
19.01%
Other social rented
319
4.54%
Total households: 7,034

Property prices in Mexborough

Median price: £156,500
Price per sq ft: £167
Sales (last 12 months): 160
Typical range (middle 50%): £104K – £219K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 (about £167 per square foot) in Mexborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mexborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£255,000£226
Semi-Detached57£172,000£178
Flats6£138,998£196
Terraced56£90,000£113

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mexborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mexborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219,950£70,000£115,000£70,000
2017£219,950£65,000£110,000£61,250
2018£220,000£81,000£117,000£70,000
2019£167,000£83,500£120,000£62,000
2020£202,500£120,000£110,000£70,000
2021£200,000£114,600£125,000£76,000
2022£200,000£77,000£140,000£82,000
2023£225,000£92,500£147,500£83,000
2024£210,000£58,000£150,000£85,750
2025£240,000£84,000£152,500£90,000
2026£255,000£134,995£172,000£90,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mexborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mexborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£105£121£83
2017£177£88£116£76
2018£177£122£123£76
2019£172£109£125£70
2020£174£169£129£88
2021£188£161£149£92
2022£206£85£156£103
2023£195£155£165£102
2024£208£84£164£111
2025£221£146£165£108
2026£238£190£178£128
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mexborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mexborough in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district.

Band A£1,445
Band B£1,686
Band C£1,927
Band D£2,168
Band E£2,649
Band F£3,131
Band G£3,613
Band H£4,336

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Mexborough ward.

Local councillors

Anthony James Dodds

Mexborough - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Brendan John Megaw

Mexborough - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

John Arthur Reed

Mexborough - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK