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About

Town ward is located in central Doncaster, forming part of the town's primary commercial and administrative core. The area encompasses the large Doncaster Minster and the surrounding markets, including the Corn Exchange. It is a hub for civic functions, containing the council's Civic Office and the central library. Public transport is focused here, with the bus station and railway station providing key connections across the region.

A defining characteristic is the area's deep historical layering, visible in the contrast between modern retail developments and the ancient St George's Minster. The ward includes the site of the Roman fort of Danum, a foundational element of the settlement. This central zone hosts major events and the general market, maintaining its role as the focal point for community and commerce in Doncaster.

Area overview

On average Town has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 330 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Town is £37,673 per year. There are 12 schools in Town: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Town is home to around 22,263 people, with a population density of about 3,616.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
330
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town Population
22,263
Population density
3,616.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
135.7(+212%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.01(+256%)
Shoplifting
41.73(+384%)
Public order
34.95(+290%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.38(+246%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,453
55.93%
Other White
3,956
17.77%
Pakistani
1,493
6.71%
Other
1,080
4.85%
African
702
3.15%
Total population: 22,264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
5,136
27.85%
Level 4 qualifications or above
4,383
23.76%
Level 3 (A level)
2,483
13.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,313
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,233
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 18,444

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,978
40.04%
Owns outright
2,120
21.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,929
19.41%
Social rents from council
1,095
11.02%
Other social rented
481
4.84%
Total households: 9,936

Property prices in Town

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £139,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £405,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£262,500
Flats17£117,750
Semi-Detached66£173,500
Terraced68£114,250

10 years median price trend in Town

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

All postcodes in Town

DN19SQ

Waterdale

DN11QW

Old Guildhall Yard

DN45QG

Lapwing Close

DN45QP

Dove Mews

DN24AS

Norborough Road

DN13HU

College Road

DN19TL

Waterdale

DN13DE

Town

DN45QE

Sandpiper Drive

DN12DW

Town

DN12HY

Thorne Road

DN12EX

Thorne Road

DN12PG

Nether Hall Road

DN12PH

Nether Hall Road

DN12QJ

Christ Church Road

DN12QU

Dockin Hill Road

DN12RP

Thorne Road

DN12SD

Church Way

DN13LH

Wood Street

DN26AA

Bennetthorpe

DN45ED

St Ursulas Road

DN45EZ

Roman Road

DN11SW

St Sepulchre Gate

DN11TS

Priory Walk

DN12BD

Carr House Road

DN12HH

Thorne Road

DN13DS

Cleveland Street

DN13QP

Prospect Place

DN13SJ

St James Street

DN19SE

Waterdale

DN25ED

Craithie Road

DN26AX

Bennetthorpe

DN45AD

Nelson Street

DN45BN

Clumber Road

DN45EJ

St Hildas Road

DN45FP

Rovers Way

DN12HX

Thorne Road

DN45DE

Cooper Street

DN45ET

Sandy Lane

DN45NY

Pond Close

DN12BL

Somerset Road

DN12JB

Thorne Road

DN12QN

Christ Church Road

DN12QX

Dockin Hill Road

DN13JX

Princegate

DN13RY

Burden Close

DN24AR

Norborough Road

DN11ED

High Street

DN13AT

Grove Place

DN13EY

Waterdale

DN24AB

Beckett Road

DN24TS

Beckett Road

DN25DF

Marlborough Road

DN26BL

Town Moor Avenue

DN26DG

Harewood Road

DN59AN

Marsh Gate

DN11DE

High Street

DN11DG

High Street

DN12TT

Lockwood Road

DN13JY

Town

DN19SN

Waterdale

DN19TF

Town

DN24DE

Durnford Road

DN25BQ

Thorne Road

DN25DD

Buckingham Road

DN45AR

Chequer Avenue

DN45BL

Rufford Road

DN11BB

High Street

DN11NH

Market Place

DN12QS

Christ Church Road

DN12QW

Copley Road

DN12UD

Jubilee Road

DN13AP

St Sepulchre Gate West

DN13DH

Spring Gardens

DN13JH

College Road

DN19SJ

Waterdale

DN45ES

Sandy Lane

DN59AD

Marsh Gate

DN19TJ

Waterdale

DN12NS

St Marys Road

DN12SL

Brooke Street

DN13AN

Catherine Street

DN13AQ

St Sepulchre Gate West

DN13AX

Grove Place

DN13SN

St James Street

DN19SP

Waterdale

DN25HN

Braemar Road

DN58UX

Marsh Gate

DN11RE

Church View

DN11TP

Cleveland Street

DN13SS

Milton Walk

DN45EB

St Ursulas Road

DN45EL

St Margarets Road

DN45EY

Welbeck Road

DN19SB

Waterdale

DN11TB

St Sepulchre Gate

DN12BU

Stable Terrace

DN12NJ

St Marys Crescent

DN12RA

Penistone Street

DN13AS

Grove Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/02/2026.