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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

DN58SE

Sledmere Road

DN58JW

Filby Road

DN58UJ

Perran Grove

DN58LQ

Winchester Way

DN58HG

Ferndale View

DN59JU

Chatsworth Crescent

DN58LW

Winchester Way

DN59HR

Springcroft Drive

DN58LS

Ledbury Gardens

DN58RQ

Barnsley Road

DN59DL

Jossey Lane

DN58RL

Emley Drive

DN58SH

Farndale Road

DN58PG

St Giles Gate

DN58NF

St Davids Drive

DN58NY

St Christophers Crescent

DN59DS

Langthwaite Road

DN58JP

Filby Road

DN58PQ

St Giles Gate

DN58QW

Copley Crescent

DN59HT

Springwood Road

DN57TX

Mulberry Close

DN58HH

Farmhill Close

DN58XD

Eskdale Walk

DN58ND

Barnsley Road

DN58LF

St Pauls Parade

DN59DR

Long Edge Lane

DN58TB

Richmond Road

DN58QJ

Barnsley Road

DN58TE

Latin Gardens

DN58XE

Drummond Avenue

DN59DA

Ashton Avenue

DN59DB

Jossey Lane

DN58LR

Chepstow Gardens

DN59LE

Woodside Road

DN59EX

Amersall Court

DN58SU

Rosedale Road

DN59LB

Riverdale Road

DN58NT

Colchester Court

DN58UY

Layden Drive

DN58LG

St Stephens Walk

DN58RE

Westerdale Road

DN58UW

The Leas

DN58ST

Richmond Road

DN58RB

Barnsley Road

DN59LF

Amersall Road

DN58HU

Newlands Drive

DN58NU

Colchester Court

DN59DF

Scawthorpe Avenue

DN58JA

St Martins Avenue

DN59GB

Amersall Court

DN58TU

Kempton Park Road

DN58QN

Thellusson Avenue

DN58PY

Newbury Way

DN58JZ

Breydon Avenue

DN57TS

Orchard Lane

DN58NN

St Leonards Lea

DN57UH

The Sycamores

DN58XA

Roman Ridge

DN58TT

Kempton Park Road

DN58PH

Nottingham Close

DN58PN

Court Close

DN59DE

Jossey Lane

DN58PS

St Clements Close

DN58JR

Breydon Avenue

DN58PJ

St Giles Gate

DN57XP

Castle Mews

DN58TS

Kempton Park Road

DN58JS

Ormesby Crescent

DN58UN

Rothesay Close

DN58PB

Kirkstall Close

DN58PP

Pembroke Rise

DN58QZ

Marvell Road

DN58UF

Wetherby Close

DN58PZ

Cheltenham Rise

DN59DW

Castle Hills Road

DN57XY

Fossard Way

DN59JW

Petersgate

DN58NG

St Davids Drive

DN59DY

Ballam Avenue

DN59EB

Danesway

DN58JJ

Cusworth Lane

DN58NW

Abbey Walk

DN59JP

Petersgate

DN58QH

Sherwood Avenue

DN58UT

Charnock Drive

DN57XW

Langthwaite Lane

DN58NS

Colchester Court

DN58LB

Cusworth Lane

DN58XB

Drummond Avenue

DN57XU

Bailey Mews

DN57UL

York Road

DN59LD

Riverdale Road

DN58PE

Rochester Row

DN59JY

Burnham Grove

DN58UG

Beverley Gardens

DN59NT

Eskdale Drive

DN59HF

Springcroft Drive

DN58NJ

St Leonards Lea

DN57UA

Mayfields

Data Sources

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