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About

Scawthorpe is a residential suburb situated to the northwest of Doncaster's town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing developments and more modern estates, providing homes for a largely local population. Its layout includes several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with Scawthorpe Common offering a green, open space at its heart for informal recreation.

The community is served by multiple primary schools and is well-connected by major roads like the A19 and A638, facilitating travel into Doncaster. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Peter and St. Oswald's Church, which stands on Church Balk and dates back to the 12th century, providing a focal point amidst the suburban surroundings. The area functions as a practical and settled residential district within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Scawthorpe has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scawthorpe is £42,374 per year. There are 3 schools in Scawthorpe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Scawthorpe is home to around 7,747 people, with a population density of about 2,875.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scawthorpe Population
7,747
Population density
2,875.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.69(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.07(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.94(+17%)
Public order
6.45(-28%)
Vehicle crime
4.91(-12%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,238
93.42%
Other White
256
3.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.49%
Other
32
0.41%
Other Asian
28
0.36%
Total population: 7,748

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,436
23.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,243
19.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,151
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,022
16.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
725
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 6,234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,261
37.45%
Owns outright
1,098
32.61%
Social rents from council
495
14.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
347
10.31%
Other forms of private rent
72
2.14%
Total households: 3,367

Property prices in Scawthorpe

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Scawthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scawthorpe 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 Scawthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£222,500
Flats1£115,000
Semi-Detached47£161,000
Terraced13£152,000

10 years median price trend in Scawthorpe

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

All postcodes in Scawthorpe

DN59JP

Petersgate

DN59AA

Waterlily Drive

DN59JT

Arundel Gardens

DN59PL

Amersall Road

DN59PY

Union Drive

DN58RZ

Alwyn Avenue

DN59HS

Amersall Crescent

DN59NT

Eskdale Drive

DN57TJ

Kingsbury Court

DN57XP

Castle Mews

DN58SB

Alwyn Avenue

DN59ER

Rose Crescent

DN59JB

Scotsman Drive

DN58RW

York Road

DN59JD

Petersgate

DN59DR

Long Edge Lane

DN59DT

Ballam Avenue

DN59JS

Newstead Road

DN59JW

Petersgate

DN59PN

Amersall Road

DN57UN

York Road

DN57XT

Radcliffe Close

DN59HA

Broachgate

DN59LF

Amersall Road

DN57UH

The Sycamores

DN59HB

Stonehill Rise

DN59HE

Stonehill Rise

DN59HJ

Springcroft Drive

DN59JF

Coniston Place

DN59DW

Castle Hills Road

DN59NQ

Keswick Close

DN59RP

Lauder Road

DN57XX

Moat Croft

DN59EZ

Stonehill Rise

DN59HW

Homefield Crescent

DN59NL

Kendal Road

DN59LX

Watch House Lane

DN59DX

Ballam Avenue

DN59HN

Springcroft Drive

DN59DS

Langthwaite Road

DN59JU

Chatsworth Crescent

DN59NF

Appleton Way

DN59NU

Pipering Lane

DN59EU

Mossdale Close

DN57XY

Fossard Way

DN59LN

Amersall Road

DN59NS

Pipering Lane

DN58RP

York Road

DN59JN

Petersgate

DN58RR

Stanley Road

DN59GA

Appleton Gardens

DN59JX

Woodside Road

DN59PD

Swaith Avenue

DN59AE

Lotus Close

DN59EL

Pipering Lane (East)

DN57ZA

Jossey Lane

DN59NW

Lawn Garth

DN59PB

Swaith Avenue

DN59PF

Cheviot Drive

DN59RR

Lauder Road

DN59DU

Middlegate

DN59JZ

Woodside Road

DN59NP

Pipering Lane

DN57FA

Roman Ridge

DN59DY

Ballam Avenue

DN57UW

Kingdom Close

DN59DE

Jossey Lane

DN59DD

Jossey Lane

DN59JH

Petersgate

DN58RX

Norman Crescent

DN59ET

Lowgate

DN59JG

Langdale Drive

DN57UA

Mayfields

DN58SA

Norman Crescent

DN59LB

Riverdale Road

DN59LH

Mallard Avenue

DN59PU

Dominion Road

DN59JL

Clevedon Crescent

DN59EN

Stonehill Rise

DN59PH

Amersall Road

DN59DH

Walden Avenue

DN59HH

Springcroft Drive

DN59RW

Wellington Grove

DN58RN

Alwyn Avenue

DN59DL

Jossey Lane

DN59DQ

Scawthorpe Avenue

DN59HR

Springcroft Drive

DN58RU

Norman Crescent

DN59NE

Appleton Way

DN57UL

York Road

DN59EW

Rose Crescent

DN57XW

Langthwaite Lane

DN59EF

Roman Ridge

DN59HT

Springwood Road

DN59DJ

Jossey Lane

DN58RS

Norman Crescent

DN59HG

Springcroft Drive

DN59HP

Homefield Crescent

DN59NG

Bowland Close

DN57XL

Charter Drive

Data Sources

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