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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 very high crime levels, with around 339 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Town is £32,334 per year. There are 12 schools in Town: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
339
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 183 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £365,000.

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
Detached7£250,000
Flats23£124,000
Semi-Detached80£167,500
Terraced73£113,500

10 years median price trend in Town

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

All postcodes in Town

DN12UB

Stanhope Road

DN13BF

Chamber Road

DN13BA

Grove Place

DN13BL

Grove Place

DN13BP

East Laith Gate

DN13JU

Princegate

DN13RR

Carr Hill

DN24AF

Auckland Road

DN24BE

Axholme Road

DN24DZ

Blake Avenue

DN26AH

Bennetthorpe

DN45BD

Hamilton Road

DN47NW

Dakota Way

DN12RZ

Charles Street

DN11LQ

High Fisher Gate

DN11QG

St Sepulchre Gate

DN12LX

King's Road

DN12NZ

Belle Vue & Town Fields

DN12PX

Coopers Terrace

DN13JN

Central Doncaster & Hyde Park

DN13SA

Bond Close

DN24DL

Drake Road

DN24DU

Oversley Road

DN45AT

Stockil Road

DN45BA

Central Doncaster & Hyde Park

DN45BQ

Thoresby Avenue

DN45BT

Lime Tree Avenue

DN45DH

Lime Tree Court

DN45EX

Welbeck Road

DN45NQ

Lake View

DN45QL

Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside

DN11HT

Frances Street

DN11LJ

Church Way

DN11RT

Stewart Street

DN11SB

St Sepulchre Gate

DN12DF

Chequer Road

DN12SX

Wharf Road

DN12ES

Thorne Road

DN12LU

King's Road

DN12NH

Athron Street

DN12ST

Ings Road

DN13BD

Grove Place

DN13ER

Waterdale

DN13SQ

Burden Close

DN24BN

Lowther Road

DN24DX

Beckett Road

DN26DR

Leicester Avenue

DN45BB

Hamilton Road

DN45BJ

Clumber Road

DN45AS

Chequer Avenue

DN45BU

Wainwright Road

DN45FN

Cooper Street

DN12TY

Lockwood Road

DN12AL

Chequer Road

DN12DA

Paddock View

DN12NP

St Mary's Road

DN12NQ

Queen's Road

DN13AZ

Camden Place

DN13BQ

Grove Place

DN13EH

Cleveland Street

DN13HS

College Road

DN13RT

Elsworth Close

DN13SH

St James Street

DN19TE

College Road

DN26DE

Avondale Road

DN45BH

Thoresby Avenue

DN45AU

Stockil Road

DN45DB

Childers Street

DN11PZ

French Gate

DN11UN

High Street

DN12AE

Chequer Road

DN12EG

South Parade

DN12HU

Thorne Road

DN12JF

Lawn Avenue

DN12QF

Christ Church Road

DN12TN

Morley Road

DN19SX

Waterdale

DN24AQ

Avenue Road

DN24DD

Wentworth Road

DN24DF

Dundas Road

DN26DF

Avondale Road

DN45QQ

Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside

DN11LU

Allerton Street

DN11SR

St Sepulchre Gate

DN11TD

Baxter Gate

DN12DD

Nether Hall Road

DN12DR

Regent Square

DN12HG

Thorne Road

DN12NY

Belle Vue & Town Fields

DN12SB

Cheshire Road

DN13AY

Camden Place

DN13BB

Grove Place

DN13QL

Bentinck Close

DN13RH

Oxford Place

DN19SU

Waterdale

DN24AD

Auckland Road

DN24AT

Lifford Road

DN25EG

Craithie Road

DN26AJ

Bennetthorpe

DN45HA

Roman Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.