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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 327 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
327
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
134.39(+204%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.37(+266%)
Shoplifting
39.71(+353%)
Public order
34.86(+295%)
Vehicle crime
29.65(+427%)
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 161 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 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
Semi-Detached65£175,000
Terraced73£120,000
Detached8£262,500
Flats15£117,750

10 years median price trend in Town

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

All postcodes in Town

DN12LX

Kings Road

DN11NJ

Market Place

DN13BP

Princes Street

DN19SJ

Waterdale

DN12HS

Thorne Road

DN25EF

Craithie Road

DN12SR

Parkinson Street

DN13QL

Milton Walk

DN13BZ

Chequer Road

DN13QG

Milton Walk

DN24DR

Dundas Road

DN12DY

South Parade

DN45FH

South Street

DN12JH

Townfield Villas

DN11NH

Market Place

DN13EY

Waterdale

DN12AL

Chequer Road

DN11TA

St Sepulchre Gate

DN12SB

Cheshire Road

DN25DD

Buckingham Road

DN24AX

Beckett Road

DN12AS

Ravensworth Road

DN45DR

Carr House Road

DN11LA

Grey Friars' Road

DN26AA

Bennetthorpe

DN45EF

St Agnes Road

DN45BH

Thoresby Avenue

DN47FW

Bawtry Road

DN12LN

Broxholme Lane

DN13PB

Hall Gate

DN25BP

Victorian Crescent

DN13BU

College Road

DN26DR

Leicester Avenue

DN12AJ

Beechfield Road

DN24AP

Norborough Road

DN13NA

Hall Gate

DN13AP

St Sepulchre Gate West

DN13EN

Princegate

DN11BL

Priory Place

DN12DD

Nether Hall Road

DN12RU

Town

DN12PX

Coopers Terrace

DN45NS

Chester Drive

DN12QL

Christ Church Road

DN45AR

Chequer Avenue

DN12HG

Thorne Road

DN13AW

St Sepulchre Gate West

DN12EG

Albion Place

DN12QJ

Christ Church Road

DN45QN

Dove Mews

DN13BB

Grove Place

DN13JN

Town

DN45DE

Cooper Street

DN12JA

Thorne Road

DN24BU

Ferrers Road

DN12LF

Highfield Road

DN19SL

Waterdale

DN12LA

Highfield Road

DN26AB

Leger Court

DN12NA

Kings Road

DN11TB

St Sepulchre Gate

DN12DR

South Parade

DN45BQ

Thoresby Avenue

DN12TX

Lockwood Road

DN13DS

Cleveland Street

DN11DN

High Street

DN19SX

Waterdale

DN12JS

Thorne Road

DN11ED

High Street

DN45HD

Danum Road

DN11BE

High Street

DN13JH

College Road

DN19SW

Waterdale

DN11UB

St Sepulchre Gate

DN13NL

Hall Gate

DN45BA

Town

DN12HY

Thorne Road

DN12NT

St Marys Road

DN19SF

Waterdale

DN13JE

Waterdale

DN11HF

Bowers Fold

DN13NJ

Princes Street

DN12AH

Beechfield Road

DN11LE

St George Gate

DN12JU

Rectory Gardens

DN11PN

Trafford Court

DN12LW

Broxholme Lane

DN12ET

Thorne Road

DN45BU

Wainwright Road

DN26BZ

Alderson Drive

DN45EE

St Hildas Road

DN12UA

Stanhope Road

DN11BH

High Street

DN47FB

Dakota Way

DN45ES

Sandy Lane

DN12RW

Chappell Drive

DN11ND

Market Place

DN45QL

Sparrow Close

DN13SG

St James Street

DN26DA

Alderson Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.