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About

Roman Ridge ward is situated in the northern part of Doncaster, primarily consisting of residential suburbs like Bessacarr and Cantley. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including post-war developments and more modern estates, alongside several local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Open spaces are provided by a number of parks and recreational grounds scattered throughout the neighbourhoods.

The ward is bordered by major transport routes, including the A638 and the East Coast Main Line railway. A notable local feature is the expansive Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a significant wetland habitat on its western fringe. Educational and community facilities, such as schools and sports clubs, serve the resident population across its distinct communities.

Area overview

On average Roman Ridge has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roman Ridge is £46,605 per year. There are 7 schools in Roman Ridge: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Roman Ridge is home to around 10,794 people, with a population density of about 1,577.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Roman Ridge Population
10,794
Population density
1,577.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.3(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.4(+85%)
Shoplifting
16.31(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.51(+45%)
Vehicle crime
8.71(+55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,200
94.51%
Other White
202
1.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
68
0.63%
Other Asian
44
0.41%
Chinese
42
0.39%
Total population: 10,792

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,968
22.01%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,957
21.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,695
18.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,411
15.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
986
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 8,943

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,803
37.67%
Owns with a mortgage
1,630
34.06%
Social rents from council
635
13.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
491
10.26%
Other social rented
100
2.09%
Total households: 4,786

Property prices in Roman Ridge

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Roman Ridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,850 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Roman Ridge 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 Roman Ridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£309,000
Flats3£115,000
Semi-Detached96£175,500
Terraced16£147,500

10 years median price trend in Roman Ridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roman Ridge.

All postcodes in Roman Ridge

DN57UR

Green Lane

DN58HT

Newlands Drive

DN58SP

Malton Road

DN57UW

Kingdom Close

DN59JF

Coniston Place

DN58QA

Ascot Drive

DN58PW

St Davids Drive

DN58JH

Newlands Drive

DN59DT

Ballam Avenue

DN58LL

Winchester Way

DN58QF

Rotherwood Close

DN58JU

Walsham Drive

DN58TA

Sledmere Road

DN57XZ

Manor House Court

DN59JL

Clevedon Crescent

DN57ZA

Jossey Lane

DN59HL

Springcroft Drive

DN58HX

Newlands Drive

DN58HR

Newbold Terrace

DN58HW

Williams Road

DN58JF

Grampian Close

DN58RJ

Emley Drive

DN58SL

Thorntondale Road

DN59PH

Amersall Road

DN57UN

York Road

DN58NH

St Leonards Lea

DN58UR

Farthing Gale Mews

DN58WA

Roman Mews

DN58UE

Lingfield Drive

DN58SX

Richmond Road

DN58QR

Bewicke Avenue

DN57XS

Radcliffe Lane

DN58RD

Westerdale Road

DN58UQ

Teeside Close

DN57TT

Coach House Drive

DN58SS

Wensleydale Road

DN58SJ

Malton Road

DN58QE

Barnsley Road

DN57UB

Barnsley Road

DN59HE

Stonehill Rise

DN58UL

Clearwell Croft

DN59HN

Springcroft Drive

DN58JY

Wroxham Way

DN58PR

St Davids Drive

DN58HE

Fernlea Close

DN58SQ

Malton Road

DN57TU

Back Lane

DN59JZ

Woodside Road

DN59HQ

Springcroft Drive

DN59DN

Castle Hills Road

DN58LD

St Pauls Parade

DN59HD

Stonehill Rise

DN58NL

St Leonards Lea

DN59DX

Ballam Avenue

DN59JH

Petersgate

DN58LA

Breydon Avenue

DN57UP

Tower Close

DN58UB

Kempton Park Road

DN59EZ

Stonehill Rise

DN57XL

Charter Drive

DN59DG

Scawthorpe Avenue

DN58TZ

St Giles Gate

DN58LP

St Pauls Parade

DN58LT

St Pauls Parade

DN58NP

Abbey Walk

DN59HH

Springcroft Drive

DN57TJ

Kingsbury Court

DN58HJ

Malvern Avenue

DN59DP

Castle Hills Road

DN59ED

Jossey Lane

DN58WB

Roman Mews

DN58PL

St Patricks Way

DN58SZ

Sledmere Road

DN58JD

Paddock Close

DN58SG

Malton Road

DN58JE

Mendip Close

DN57XT

Radcliffe Close

DN57FA

Roman Ridge

DN59JR

Newstead Road

DN59EY

Crossland Way Flats

DN59PQ

Amersall Road

DN58SF

Lower Malton Road

DN58JL

Cusworth Lane

DN57TR

Back Lane

DN58JG

Laurel Avenue

DN58RA

Rowena Drive

DN58NX

Colchester Court

DN58HP

Bridge Grove

DN58SD

Alwyn Avenue

DN58QB

Thellusson Avenue

DN59HS

Amersall Crescent

DN58NQ

Windsor Walk

DN58HS

Regent Grove

DN58JB

St Martins Avenue

DN59DH

Walden Avenue

DN58PD

Glastonbury Gate

DN59DQ

Scawthorpe Avenue

DN58NR

Canterbury Close

DN59JX

Woodside Road

DN59JN

Petersgate

Data Sources

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