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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 average crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 £41,435 per year. The median sale price in Norton & Askern is £188,750 (around £197 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £265,000. There are 7 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 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

Median price: £188,750
Price per sq ft: £197
Sales (last 12 months): 178
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £265K

Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £188,750 (about £197 per square foot) in Norton & Askern area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norton & Askern over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached69£290,000£235
Semi-Detached78£158,500£189
Terraced30£104,500£130
Flats1£57,000£88

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norton & Askern

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton & Askern.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,250£125,000£68,000
2017£198,000£123,000£95,498
2018£179,995£118,000£86,500
2019£210,000£118,725£87,000
2020£215,000£128,498£81,000
2021£265,000£132,498£90,000
2022£234,000£147,995£100,000
2023£275,000£144,998£106,000
2024£260,000£164,000£105,000
2025£270,000£160,000£122,000
2026£292,500£157,500£95,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton & Askern.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton & Askern.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£120£85
2017£169£134£99
2018£172£133£97
2019£171£143£86
2020£184£149£96
2021£198£163£101
2022£236£183£127
2023£262£177£110
2024£254£179£133
2025£232£187£133
2026£225£188£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton & Askern.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norton & Askern 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 Norton & Askern ward.

Local councillors

Frank Jackson

Norton & Askern - Elected 1 May 2025

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Gerald Squire

Norton & Askern - Elected 1 May 2025

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Vicky Lawson

Norton & Askern - Elected 1 May 2025

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