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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. 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
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£165,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £209K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Scawthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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
Detached18£263,500£244
Terraced18£160,000£182
Semi-Detached57£157,000£193
Flats2£118,750£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Scawthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scawthorpe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£103,000£117,497
2017£195,000£126,500£118,500
2018£200,749£111,000£116,999
2019£197,000£123,000£115,999
2020£197,500£120,000£128,500
2021£210,000£131,050£122,000
2022£230,000£150,000£125,000
2023£230,000£148,500£142,500
2024£252,500£160,000£153,500
2025£245,998£164,500£156,500
2026£212,000£154,000£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.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£111£152
2017£185£134£150
2018£193£122£165
2019£197£133£173
2020£206£139£152
2021£211£148£146
2022£242£166£176
2023£237£168£172
2024£247£178£183
2025£246£186£187
2026£244£174£146
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.

All postcodes in Scawthorpe

DN59HG

Springcroft Drive

DN57FA

Roman Ridge

DN59JY

Burnham Grove

DN59DZ

Jossey Lane

DN59ED

Jossey Lane

DN57XU

Bailey Mews

DN59JQ

Petersgate

DN59DE

Jossey Lane

DN59DS

Langthwaite Road

DN59RP

Lauder Road

DN59HW

Homefield Crescent

DN59ER

Rose Crescent

DN58RW

York Road

DN59NQ

Keswick Close

DN59EU

Mossdale Close

DN57ZA

Jossey Lane

DN59EP

Rosegarth Close

DN59NR

Rydall Place

DN59EW

Rose Crescent

DN59NN

Kendal Road

DN59AB

Watch House Lane

DN58SA

Norman Crescent

DN59JG

Langdale Drive

DN57UP

Tower Close

DN58RZ

Alwyn Avenue

DN59PD

Swaith Avenue

DN58RR

Stanley Road

DN59NG

Bowland Close

DN59ET

Lowgate

DN59JZ

Woodside Road

DN59EL

Pipering Lane (East)

DN59NP

Pipering Lane

DN59JR

Newstead Road

DN57UL

York Road

DN59JW

Petersgate

DN57UR

Green Lane

DN59DQ

Scawthorpe Avenue

DN59JA

Scotsman Drive

DN58RY

Alwyn Avenue

DN59EF

Roman Ridge

DN59DG

Scawthorpe Avenue

DN57XT

Radcliffe Close

DN59HN

Springcroft Drive

DN59JU

Chatsworth Crescent

DN57UA

Mayfields

DN59QN

Haslemere Grove

DN59EN

Stonehill Rise

DN59HB

Stonehill Rise

DN58SB

Alwyn Avenue

DN59NU

Pipering Lane

DN59NX

Pipering Lane

DN59DD

Jossey Lane

DN59JE

Petersgate

DN59DR

Long Edge Lane

DN59RR

Lauder Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.