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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 104 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
104
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
43.54(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.74(+80%)
Shoplifting
13.71(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.14(+43%)
Other theft
9.26(+39%)
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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 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
Detached20£302,500
Flats3£110,000
Semi-Detached93£175,000
Terraced11£138,000

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

DN58PA

Glastonbury Gate

DN59JP

Petersgate

DN58JL

Cusworth Lane

DN58ND

Barnsley Road

DN59JT

Arundel Gardens

DN57TR

Back Lane

DN58LN

Winchester Way

DN59HS

Amersall Crescent

DN59NT

Eskdale Drive

DN57TJ

Kingsbury Court

DN58LQ

Winchester Way

DN58NH

St Leonards Lea

DN57XP

Castle Mews

DN58HW

Williams Road

DN58NG

St Davids Drive

DN58PF

Rochester Row

DN58PL

St Patricks Way

DN58SW

Bedale Road

DN58TU

Kempton Park Road

DN58UE

Lingfield Drive

DN59JD

Petersgate

DN58NW

Abbey Walk

DN58PH

Nottingham Close

DN58QN

Thellusson Avenue

DN59DR

Long Edge Lane

DN59DT

Ballam Avenue

DN59JS

Newstead Road

DN57TX

Mulberry Close

DN58AL

Odessa Drive

DN58TA

Sledmere Road

DN58UW

The Leas

DN59JW

Petersgate

DN57TS

Orchard Lane

DN57UN

York Road

DN57XT

Radcliffe Close

DN58LL

Winchester Way

DN58LW

Winchester Way

DN58QZ

Marvell Road

DN58UA

Aintree Close

DN58XD

Eskdale Walk

DN59HA

Broachgate

DN59LF

Amersall Road

DN57UH

The Sycamores

DN58JY

Wroxham Way

DN58LF

St Pauls Parade

DN59HB

Stonehill Rise

DN59HE

Stonehill Rise

DN59HJ

Springcroft Drive

DN59JF

Coniston Place

DN58JD

Paddock Close

DN58PR

St Davids Drive

DN58TZ

St Giles Gate

DN59DW

Castle Hills Road

DN57TW

The Paddocks

DN57XX

Moat Croft

DN58NU

Colchester Court

DN59EZ

Stonehill Rise

DN59HW

Homefield Crescent

DN58HE

Fernlea Close

DN58SG

Malton Road

DN58HN

St Martin's Avenue

DN58NF

St Davids Drive

DN59DX

Ballam Avenue

DN59HN

Springcroft Drive

DN58PQ

St Giles Gate

DN59DS

Langthwaite Road

DN59JU

Chatsworth Crescent

DN57UE

Scawsby Hall Cottages

DN57XY

Fossard Way

DN58JE

Mendip Close

DN58JF

Grampian Close

DN58QA

Ascot Drive

DN59JN

Petersgate

DN57GA

Barnsley Road

DN58JH

Newlands Drive

DN58JT

Filby Road

DN58QR

Bewicke Avenue

DN59JX

Woodside Road

DN58JZ

Breydon Avenue

DN58NL

St Leonards Lea

DN58SR

Wensleydale Road

DN58XB

Drummond Avenue

DN57ZA

Jossey Lane

DN58RE

Westerdale Road

DN58TE

Latin Gardens

DN58HX

Newlands Drive

DN58JW

Filby Road

DN58PN

Court Close

DN58RA

Rowena Drive

DN59DU

Middlegate

DN59JZ

Woodside Road

DN57FA

Roman Ridge

DN58LH

Roehampton Rise

DN58QS

Naseby Avenue

DN58PY

Newbury Way

DN58PZ

Cheltenham Rise

DN58RB

Barnsley Road

DN59DY

Ballam Avenue

DN57UW

Kingdom Close

DN58SX

Richmond Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.