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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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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
Flats2£112,500
Semi-Detached92£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

DN59PQ

Amersall Road

DN58SY

Richmond Road

DN58PG

St Giles Gate

DN59ED

Jossey Lane

DN58JP

Filby Road

DN58SF

Lower Malton Road

DN59DA

Ashton Avenue

DN59JJ

Petersgate

DN58SE

Sledmere Road

DN58UB

Kempton Park Road

DN59EY

Crossland Way Flats

DN59LA

Ashdown Place

DN59DG

Scawthorpe Avenue

DN58LB

Cusworth Lane

DN58QJ

Barnsley Road

DN58SD

Alwyn Avenue

DN58SH

Farndale Road

DN58ST

Richmond Road

DN58TB

Richmond Road

DN57TT

Coach House Drive

DN57XS

Radcliffe Lane

DN57XZ

Manor House Court

DN58QW

Copley Crescent

DN58SL

Thorntondale Road

DN59EB

Danesway

DN59HQ

Springcroft Drive

DN58QB

Thellusson Avenue

DN58QU

Rowena Drive

DN58SN

Malton Road

DN58UR

Farthing Gale Mews

DN59JR

Newstead Road

DN58HT

Newlands Drive

DN58NE

St Davids Drive

DN59GB

Amersall Court

DN58JJ

Cusworth Lane

DN58LG

St Stephens Walk

DN58LP

St Pauls Parade

DN58LR

Chepstow Gardens

DN58LT

St Pauls Parade

DN58RH

Ryedale Walk

DN59EA

Danesway

DN59JQ

Petersgate

DN58NX

Colchester Court

DN58UL

Clearwell Croft

DN59DF

Scawthorpe Avenue

DN59DZ

Jossey Lane

DN59JE

Petersgate

DN58HH

Farmhill Close

DN58SP

Malton Road

DN58UY

Layden Drive

DN59LG

Amersall Road

DN57XU

Bailey Mews

DN58NY

St Christophers Crescent

DN58PB

Kirkstall Close

DN58QP

Copley Crescent

DN58SQ

Malton Road

DN58TS

Kempton Park Road

DN58TX

Hamilton Park Road

Data Sources

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