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Scawthorpe

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About

Scawthorpe is a residential area located in the north of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Scawthorpe has local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. The area is well-connected to Doncaster city centre via public transport and major roads like the A19.

Scawthorpe is close to several green spaces, including Sandall Park and Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, offering outdoor recreation. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with facilities like Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School serving families. While largely residential, it provides easy access to Doncaster’s broader amenities and employment opportunities. The nearby Doncaster Sheffield Airport, though now closed, previously contributed to the area’s connectivity.

Area overview

On average Scawthorpe has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Scawthorpe is £35,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Scawthorpe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

16.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Scawthorpe Population

7,747

Population density

2,875.4 per km²

Demographics

British

7,238

93.42%

Other White

256

3.3%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.49%

Other

0.41%

Other Asian

0.36%

Total population: 7,748

Housing

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

2.14%

Total households: 3,367

Property prices in Scawthorpe

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Scawthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £580,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£234,995	£181,980	£200,000	£305,000	£472,000
Flats	2	£101,250	£88,875	£94,375	£108,125	£113,625
Semi-Detached	56	£164,500	£119,500	£149,250	£193,000	£234,375
Terraced	9	£140,000	£130,000	£135,000	£164,000	£168,000

10 years price trend in Scawthorpe

All postcodes in Scawthorpe

DN59HD

Broachgate

DN59NY

Eskdale Drive

DN57UP

Green Lane

DN57UR

Green Lane

DN58RT

Edith Terrace

DN59HF

Springcroft Drive

DN59HL

Broachgate

DN59JP

Petersgate

DN59JY

Burnham Grove

DN59NN

Kendal Road

DN59EX

Amersall Court

DN59AB

Kendal Road

DN59LQ

Saxon Court

DN59LE

Woodside Road

DN58RY

Alwyn Avenue

DN59DB

Ashton Avenue

DN59LD

Amersall Road

DN59LL

Butterscotch Walk

DN59ND

Kendal Road

DN59NX

Pipering Lane (East)

DN57ZB

Jossey Lane

DN59ED

Jossey Lane

DN59NR

Cotswold Gardens

DN59PQ

Amersall Road

DN59DA

Ashton Avenue

DN59JA

Butterscotch Walk

DN59JJ

Petersgate

DN59PX

Churchfield Close

DN59DG

Scawthorpe Avenue

DN59EY

Scawthorpe

DN59LA

Ashdown Place

DN57XS

Castle Hills Road

DN57XZ

Manor House Court

DN59EB

Danesway

DN59EP

Rosegarth Close

DN59HQ

Springcroft Drive

DN59LJ

Stirling Lane

DN59PE

Chiltern Road

DN59AA

Scawthorpe

DN59ES

Lowgate

DN59GB

Amersall Court

DN59JR

Newstead Road

DN59NB

Appleton Gardens

DN59PW

Amersall Road

DN59JE

Coniston Place

DN59DZ

Danesway

DN59DF

Scawthorpe Avenue

DN59EA

Danesway

DN59JQ

Langdale Drive

DN59PA

Cotswold Gardens

DN59PG

Chiltern Road

DN59QN

Haslemere Grove

DN57XU

Bailey Mews

DN59LG

Amersall Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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