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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

DN59EF

Roman Ridge

DN57TW

The Paddocks

DN58JN

Cusworth Lane

DN58NE

St Davids Drive

DN58PF

Rochester Row

DN58LN

Winchester Way

DN58TX

Hamilton Park Road

DN59JG

Langdale Drive

DN59LA

Ashdown Place

DN57XX

Moat Croft

DN59HG

Springcroft Drive

DN59DD

Jossey Lane

DN58HZ

St Martins Avenue

DN59JS

Newstead Road

DN58QL

Copley Crescent

DN59JQ

Petersgate

DN58QX

Copley Crescent

DN58LH

Roehampton Rise

DN59JD

Petersgate

DN58JX

Walsham Drive

DN59HA

Broachgate

DN58SN

Malton Road

DN58SW

Bedale Road

DN59DZ

Jossey Lane

DN58SY

Richmond Road

DN58JT

Filby Road

DN58QY

Rowena Drive

DN58AL

Odessa Drive

DN59HW

Homefield Crescent

DN58HN

St Martin's Avenue

DN59HP

Homefield Crescent

DN59HJ

Springcroft Drive

DN58QU

Rowena Drive

DN58UA

Aintree Close

DN58LE

St Pauls Parade

DN58XF

Raintree Court

DN58UZ

Breydon Avenue

DN57GA

Barnsley Road

DN58PA

Glastonbury Gate

DN58LJ

St Pauls Parade

DN58HQ

Orchard Mews

DN59JT

Arundel Gardens

DN58QS

Naseby Avenue

DN57UE

Scawsby Hall Cottages

DN59DU

Middlegate

DN59JJ

Petersgate

DN59EA

Danesway

DN58QP

Copley Crescent

DN59DJ

Jossey Lane

DN58QG

Kenilworth Close

DN58RH

Ryedale Walk

DN58UP

Springfield Court

DN58QQ

Barnsley Road

DN58SR

Wensleydale Road

DN59JE

Petersgate

DN59LG

Amersall Road

DN59HB

Stonehill Rise

DN58QT

Bewicke Avenue

Data Sources

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