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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Scawthorpe is £171,250 (around £207 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £211,000. There are 3 schools in Scawthorpe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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
6/10
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
36.66(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.97(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.81(+14%)
Public order
5.55(-37%)
Other theft
4.65(-30%)
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

Median price: £171,250
Price per sq ft: £207
Sales (last 12 months): 116
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £211K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £171,250 (about £207 per square foot) in Scawthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scawthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£257,000£244
Semi-Detached66£170,000£194
Terraced22£160,000£209
Flats3£115,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Scawthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scawthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£89,000£103,000£117,497
2017£195,000£68,000£126,500£118,500
2018£200,749£86,500£111,000£116,999
2019£197,000£79,000£123,000£115,999
2020£197,500—£120,000£128,500
2021£210,000—£131,050£122,000
2022£230,000£89,000£150,000£125,000
2023£230,000£121,000£148,500£142,500
2024£252,500£87,500£160,000£153,500
2025£245,998£115,000£164,000£160,000
2026£220,000£115,000£164,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scawthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scawthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£145£111£152
2017£185£113£134£150
2018£193£128£122£165
2019£197£131£133£173
2020£206—£139£152
2021£211—£148£146
2022£242£154£166£176
2023£237£204£168£172
2024£247£177£178£183
2025£246£152£186£187
2026£244£214£189£209
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scawthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Scawthorpe in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district.

Band A£1,445
Band B£1,686
Band C£1,927
Band D£2,168
Band E£2,649
Band F£3,131
Band G£3,613
Band H£4,336

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.