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Norton & Askern

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About

Norton & Askern ward is situated in the north of the Doncaster metropolitan borough. The area encompasses the former mining towns of Norton and Askern, along with surrounding villages like Sutton and Campsall. The landscape is largely flat, with agricultural land and several small waterways defining the rural edges. Residential streets are primarily composed of interwar and post-war housing, reflecting the area's development during the industrial period.

The ward's social and economic history is closely tied to coal mining, with the legacy of Askern Colliery shaping the community. Norton has a more residential character with local shops and services centred along Norton Road. A notable local feature is Askern Lake, a former pit bath transformed into a public amenity with walking paths. The overall atmosphere is quiet and residential, with connections to the wider region provided by the A19 and A1(M) road networks.

Area overview

On average Norton & Askern has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norton & Askern is £41,434 per year. There are 8 schools in Norton & Askern: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Norton & Askern is home to around 15,236 people, with a population density of about 158.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norton & Askern Population
15,236
Population density
158 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.68(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.12(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.09(+29%)
Other theft
9.52(+43%)
Vehicle crime
8.27(+47%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,529
95.35%
Other White
294
1.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
70
0.46%
Indian
39
0.26%
Irish
39
0.26%
Total population: 15,238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,996
23.97%
No qualifications
2,894
23.16%
Level 3 (A level)
2,154
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,950
15.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,426
11.41%
Total 16+ residents: 12,497

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,610
39.8%
Owns with a mortgage
1,968
30.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
926
14.12%
Social rents from council
706
10.77%
Other social rented
149
2.27%
Total households: 6,557

Property prices in Norton & Askern

Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Norton & Askern area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norton & Askern 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 Norton & Askern over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached72£270,000
Terraced32£123,500
Semi-Detached79£153,000

10 years median price trend in Norton & Askern

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton & Askern.

All postcodes in Norton & Askern

DN60RD

Station Road

DN69NE

Byron Avenue

DN68NA

New Close Lane

DN69DN

Mount Royd

DN68NN

Amberley Rise

DN60PE

Norbreck Road

DN60BB

Park Road

DN149BW

Cottage Meadows

DN60BH

The Avenue

DN69HY

Orchard Close

DN60EA

Bell Croft Lane

DN68PF

Spennithorne Road

DN69TB

Manor Garth

DN68JZ

Great North Road

DN69RL

Holly Farm Court

DN60PX

Green Lane

DN68JT

Buttercross

DN69FB

Mill Court

DN60DX

Marsh Road

DN68LH

Cross Hill

DN60HP

Moss Haven

DN75LT

Green Royd

DN69PB

Glebe Road

DN68RT

Lawndale

DN75TB

Kirkhouse Green Road

DN60FS

Station Road

DN149BH

Chapel Lane

DN69JJ

Burghwallis Road

DN75NB

Grosvenor Court

DN75LF

Burial Place Lane

DN60AU

Victoria Road

DN60FD

Parkhall Drive

DN60NJ

Moss Road

DN69RF

Woodlands Rise

DN75JS

Pinfold Lane

DN75JR

Pinfold Lane

DN69DZ

Broc O Bank

DN60HL

Moss Road

DN69GH

Pasture Gardens

DN50LY

Blacker Green Lane

DN75JX

Sour Lane

DN69PE

Glebe Road

DN68NE

Mill Lane

DN69GG

Windmill Meadow

DN149BL

North Lane

DN60EP

Selby Road

DN60JB

Station Road

DN69JL

Grange Lane

DN75JL

Church Street

DN69HP

Norton Common Road

DN60PW

Market Place

DN60LX

Queens Road

DN60DD

Station Road

DN60AT

Park Road

DN60HJ

London Lane

DN69EZ

Common Lane

DN69AL

Burghwallis Road

DN69HE

Stubbs Lane

DN69AF

High Street

DN69EA

Back Lane

DN68ER

Cross Hill

DN69LN

Churchfield Road

DN60LW

Moss Road

DN75SR

Low Lane

DN69FE

Maplewood Place

DN69DX

Broc O Bank

DN60AP

Avenue Road

DN68NW

Worsley Place

DN69AD

High Street

DN69NZ

Doncaster Road

DN75LD

Staceys Cottages

DN69LL

Dryhurst Close

DN68RN

Crosshill Court

DN149AQ

Pincheon Green Lane

DN60FL

Doncaster Road

DN60BQ

The Avenue

DN60JE

Mayfield Villas

DN69RJ

Woodgarth Court

DN60LR

Kings Terrace

DN75JW

Church Lane

DN60JH

Roebuck Terrace

DN68LL

Lyme Terrace

DN69DQ

Campsall Balk

DN69HA

East End Villas

DN68LS

Scorcher Hills Lane

DN69AN

Sutton Road

DN60RH

Windsor Close

DN60LE

Moss Road

DN69PD

Glebe Road

DN69JP

Park View

DN60HH

Moss Road

DN60LQ

Westfield Crescent

DN75LU

Black Syke Lane

DN60RA

Bowness Drive

DN60QX

Swan Court

DN60AH

Sutton Road

DN75LS

Dirty Lane

DN149AE

Oak Lane

DN149AW

Sykehouse Road

DN69EE

Lyndum Villas

Data Sources

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