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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

DN13QJ

Milton Walk

DN13SP

St James Street

DN12HH

Thorne Road

DN13DY

Cleveland Street

DN45QD

Lakeside Boulevard

DN11LH

Grey Friars' Road

DN11ER

Town

DN24AJ

Beckett Road

DN12UE

Jubilee Road

DN12QE

Vaughan Avenue

DN45FU

Crown Drive

DN13SS

Milton Walk

DN24DF

Woodhouse Road

DN45EW

St Cecilias Road

DN26AX

Bennetthorpe

DN24BN

Rockingham Road

DN11LL

St Sepulchre Gate

DN45DY

St Annes Road

DN45ED

St Ursulas Road

DN25BH

Thorne Road

DN19SU

Waterdale

DN45BW

Lime Tree Avenue

DN45AP

Carr House Road

DN11SB

St Sepulchre Gate

DN12QA

Nether Hall Road

DN45BE

Chequer Avenue

DN45EA

St Annes Road

DN13SR

Oxford Place

DN11TT

French Gate

DN13LU

Hall Gate

DN25BE

Thorne Road

DN19SH

Waterdale

DN13AY

Camden Place

DN13HU

College Road

DN45BY

Clark Avenue

DN26BW

Town Moor Avenue

DN19SG

Waterdale

DN12DJ

South Parade

DN13BN

St James Street

DN45DB

Palmer Street

DN12BX

Jarratt Street

DN25BL

Thorne Road

DN19TE

College Road

DN11JE

East Laith Gate

DN13BJ

Grove Place

DN13NE

Hall Gate

DN45QJ

Dove Mews

DN11LF

St Sepulchre Gate

DN12AF

Chequer Road

DN12BD

Carr House Road

DN11SR

St Sepulchre Gate

DN13QR

Oxford Place

DN45BZ

Childers Street

DN11DL

High Street

DN24TP

Auckland Road

DN12LY

Kings Road

DN45HF

Danum Road

DN13DJ

Spring Gardens

DN45DH

Lime Tree Court

DN13DD

Spring Gardens

DN12LJ

Broxholme Lane

DN13QW

Exchange Street

DN13RT

Elsworth Close

DN45NQ

Lake View

DN12QD

Christ Church Road

DN45DU

Carr House Road

DN19SS

Waterdale

DN11HH

Silver Street

DN12TZ

Stanhope Road

DN12BW

Cunningham Road

DN19SP

Waterdale

DN11QU

Grey Friars' Road

DN12DS

Regent Square

DN26DD

Strathmore Road

DN45QP

Dove Mews

DN11BZ

Priory Place

DN11TD

St Sepulchre Gate

DN25BZ

Balmoral Road

DN12BT

Gill Street

DN45HE

Danum Road

DN19TD

Waterdale

DN12NL

Baxter Avenue

DN11LJ

Church Way

DN19SD

Waterdale

DN13JU

Princegate

DN25BU

Imperial Crescent

DN12NS

St Marys Road

DN24DA

Wentworth Road

DN12TW

Morley Road

DN11SZ

St Sepulchre Gate

DN12RZ

Charles Street

DN45AY

Theobald Avenue

DN45ER

Carr House Road

DN24AT

Norborough Road

DN25DQ

Hampton Road

DN12ES

Thorne Road

DN25DS

Victorian Crescent

DN45EH

St Helens Road

DN11RE

Church View

DN11BJ

St Sepulchre Gate

Data Sources

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