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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

DN24TS

Beckett Road

DN24DN

Drake Road

DN25BN

Windsor Road

DN11DD

St Sepulchre Gate

DN12PW

Nether Hall Road

DN45GJ

Nelson Street

DN13SH

St James Street

DN13EL

Young Street

DN12TY

Lockwood Road

DN45FJ

North Street

DN13PD

Hall Gate

DN13ER

Waterdale

DN45HB

Firbeck Road

DN13SQ

Burden Close

DN12LS

St Vincent Avenue

DN25HP

Carisbrooke Road

DN45EG

St Cecilias Road

DN45EQ

St Helens Road

DN12QZ

Milbanke Street

DN12BY

Carr House Road

DN13SA

Bond Close

DN12HX

Thorne Road

DN40AE

Hexthorpe Road

DN13QS

Stirling Street

DN45EB

St Ursulas Road

DN26AQ

Bennetthorpe

DN12DF

Farrier Close

DN19SN

Waterdale

DN12SF

Don Street

DN25HU

Sandringham Road

DN12BJ

Carr House Road

DN12PH

Nether Hall Road

DN24EA

Blake Avenue

DN11QE

Church View

DN25DL

Victorian Crescent

DN12QQ

Park Terrace

DN13JL

College Road

DN11HL

Frances Street

DN19TA

Waterdale

DN11QZ

High Fisher Gate

DN13QP

Prospect Place

DN45EY

Welbeck Road

DN25HR

Holyrood Road

DN12PF

Copley Road

DN12JE

Lawn Avenue

DN13SE

Oxford Place

DN24AY

Beckett Road

DN45BX

Clark Avenue

DN59AD

Marsh Gate

DN45AJ

Carr House Road

DN24DE

Durnford Road

DN13BY

Waterdale

DN13AA

West Street

DN12AE

Chequer Road

DN45AB

Nelson Street

DN12BS

Jarratt Street

DN45DS

Carr House Road

DN25BT

Windsor Road

DN26DB

Alderson Drive

DN11EX

Scot Lane

DN12SD

Church Way

DN45EX

Welbeck Road

DN12AY

Apley Road

DN13LE

Welcome Way

DN24BA

Beckett Road

DN12BU

Stable Terrace

DN12EE

Regent Terrace

DN45BT

Wainwright Road

DN45BL

Rufford Road

DN24AA

Beckett Road

DN11JD

East Laith Gate

DN26AJ

Bennetthorpe

DN24DW

Hardy Road

DN11HZ

East Laith Gate

DN26DG

Harewood Road

DN45BP

Lime Tree Avenue

DN11EW

Scot Lane

DN40BF

Bawtry Road

DN13BL

Grove Place

DN13NG

Hall Gate

DN12NP

St Marys Road

DN13LL

Princegate

DN11SX

North Mall Gallery

DN11RD

Church Street

DN24DG

Woodhouse Road

DN13SL

St James Street

DN26BY

Alderson Drive

DN12SW

Brooke Street

DN11JG

East Laith Gate

DN12QF

Christ Church Road

DN12QH

Park Road

DN45AZ

Theobald Close

DN45QG

Lapwing Close

DN24DU

Oversley Road

DN11RU

St Sepulchre Gate

DN13JZ

Carr Hill

DN11TP

Cleveland Street

DN12TN

Morley Road

DN12JG

Townfield Villas

DN13SB

Bond Close

Data Sources

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