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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

DN75LG

Geeseness Lane

DN60HX

Sunnymede View

DN60LG

Highfield Road

DN69DY

Broc O Bank

DN50LU

Joan Croft

DN68LN

Doncaster By-Pass

DN69HF

Station Road

DN75JJ

Main Street

DN60HE

Moss Road

DN68RU

Fullerton Close

DN60QE

Llewelyn Crescent

DN69LD

Templings Villas

DN149FB

Whispering Meadows

DN69DJ

Manor Close

DN75LQ

Carrhead Lane

DN68JX

Grange Lane

DN69LF

Campsall Park Road

DN149BQ

Topham Ferry Lane

DN60PD

Norbreck Road

DN60FP

Cover Drive

DN50LZ

Haywood

DN60AD

Doncaster Road

DN68LD

Crabgate Drive

DN69JW

Well Lane

DN68NY

Sherwood Drive

DN69JG

Doncaster Road

DN60LB

Moss Road

DN69HU

Fir Tree Drive

DN149BA

Broad Lane

DN149AJ

Mawson Green Lane

DN60JG

Mayfield Terrace

DN69EB

Sulcarr Court

DN69NU

Park Drive

DN69PA

Grange Road

DN60EN

Spa Terrace

DN60JA

Station Road

DN60EE

Richmond Drive

DN69LY

Churchfield Road

DN60QW

Marian Crescent

DN60JZ

Moss Road

DN69LX

Langleys Road

DN68NF

Leyburn Road

DN69FG

Linden Place

DN60QJ

Davis Road

DN149AR

Eskholme Lane

DN69ES

Trafford Road

DN60HG

Fenwick Common Lane

DN69EP

The Close

DN60EF

Eden Drive

DN75JQ

Fishlake Nab

DN50LX

Rushy Moor Road

DN60ER

Selby Road

DN149AH

Marsh Hill Lane

DN68PP

Acacia Road

DN60PP

Chapel Hill

DN69PW

Lyndhurst Court

DN69RE

Sherwood Close

DN69DS

Prospect View

DN60JU

Laurel Villas

DN68RJ

Crossfield Drive

DN60EZ

Fenwick Lane

DN75GH

Mill Field Road

DN75LR

Trundle Lane

DN69EJ

Highfield Villas

DN68RF

Bellerby Place

DN60BL

St Peters Drive

DN69DE

Barnsdale View

DN60JF

Mayfield Terrace

DN75SD

Wood View

DN75TD

Riverside Park

DN60DL

Hawkehouse Green

DN60PH

Church Street

DN69EY

Goldthorpe Villas

DN60DG

Heyworth Lane

DN68PN

Crossfield Lane

DN75LL

Trundle Lane

DN60EJ

Grange Close

DN149BJ

Chapel Lane

DN69LJ

Swan Syke Drive

DN149BE

Bate Lane

DN60AE

Doncaster Road

DN69GF

West End Road

DN68LW

Hill Crest

DN69JE

Doncaster Road

DN69DB

No Road

DN60AJ

Manor Way

DN69HJ

Ashburnham Close

DN75JZ

Wood Lane

DN60BW

St Pauls Close

DN60DJ

Trumfleet Lane

DN60PT

Green Lane

DN60JX

Moss Road

DN60AN

Instone Terrace

DN69JS

Grange Lane

DN75TF

Flashley Carr Lane

DN69LP

Beech Road

DN149BB

Bell Green

DN60FQ

Eastfield Hall Close

DN75SY

Lodge Lane

DN68JL

Skellow Road

Data Sources

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