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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

DN59QZ

Kirkstone Close

DN59DN

Castle Hills Road

DN59DP

Castle Hills Road

DN57UP

Tower Close

DN57UR

Green Lane

DN58RT

Edith Terrace

DN59HF

Springcroft Drive

DN59HL

Springcroft Drive

DN59NN

Kendal Road

DN59HD

Stonehill Rise

DN59NY

Pipering Lane

DN59JY

Burnham Grove

DN59AB

Watch House Lane

DN59EX

Amersall Court

DN59LE

Woodside Road

DN59LQ

Saxon Court

DN59DB

Jossey Lane

DN59LL

Butterscotch Walk

DN59ND

Watch House Lane

DN59NX

Pipering Lane

DN58RY

Alwyn Avenue

DN59LD

Riverdale Road

DN57ZB

Courtyard Mews

DN59PQ

Amersall Road

DN59JA

Scotsman Drive

DN59PX

Dominion Road

DN59ED

Jossey Lane

DN59NR

Rydall Place

DN59DA

Ashton Avenue

DN59JJ

Petersgate

DN59EY

Crossland Way Flats

DN59LA

Ashdown Place

DN59DG

Scawthorpe Avenue

DN59EP

Rosegarth Close

DN57XS

Radcliffe Lane

DN57XZ

Manor House Court

DN59EB

Danesway

DN59HQ

Springcroft Drive

DN59LJ

Stirling Lane

DN59PE

Chiltern Road

DN59ES

Stonehill Rise

DN59JR

Newstead Road

DN59NB

Pipering Lane

DN59PW

Amersall Road

DN59GB

Amersall Court

DN59EA

Danesway

DN59JQ

Petersgate

DN59PG

Chiltern Road

DN59QN

Haslemere Grove

DN59DF

Scawthorpe Avenue

DN59DZ

Jossey Lane

DN59JE

Petersgate

DN59PA

Cotswold Gardens

DN59LG

Amersall Road

DN57XU

Bailey Mews

Data Sources

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