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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

DN13BQ

Grove Place

DN13NF

East Laith Gate

DN12JR

Rectory Gardens

DN25EG

Craithie Road

DN26BU

Manor Drive

DN59AN

Marsh Gate

DN12NY

Town

DN45FR

Popular Mews

DN13EG

Duke Street

DN12RF

Chappell Drive

DN26BS

Town Moor Avenue

DN24LP

Wheatley Hall Road

DN45EL

St Margarets Road

DN13RP

Elsworth Close

DN11RT

Stewart Street

DN12NR

St Marys Road

DN12PZ

Nether Hall Road

DN26AH

Bennetthorpe

DN26DE

Avondale Road

DN12LT

Royal Avenue

DN12EL

Town

DN45DP

Carr House Road

DN19SE

Waterdale

DN24BW

Strafford Road

DN45HP

Carr House Road

DN24AQ

Avenue Road

DN13SJ

St James Street

DN12PG

Nether Hall Road

DN45ET

Sandy Lane

DN12HU

Christchurch Terrace

DN11TQ

Town

DN12SU

Milethorn Lane

DN13DE

Town

DN12TS

Carlton Road

DN25DA

Balmoral Road

DN13HR

Waterdale

DN13BA

Grove Place

DN11LU

Allerton Street

DN45FQ

Town End Drive

DN45FT

Nelson Street

DN19TF

Town

DN13QQ

Rowland Place

DN25HX

Sandringham Road

DN24DD

Wentworth Road

DN19SB

Waterdale

DN12QR

Christ Church Road

DN13AQ

St Sepulchre Gate West

DN11LB

Grey Friars' Road

DN12QP

Copley Road

DN45AE

South Street

DN12AX

Apley Road

DN12QW

Copley Road

DN11JB

East Laith Gate

DN13DZ

Cleveland Street

DN11LD

Baxter Gate

DN13JX

Princegate

DN25ED

Craithie Road

DN45AU

Stockil Road

DN12NJ

St Marys Crescent

DN13BW

Duke Street

DN19SA

Waterdale

DN12AN

Chequer Road

DN24AN

Axholme Road

DN45DZ

St Annes Road

DN13DB

Chancery Place

DN45EN

St Cecilias Road

DN13AH

St Sepulchre Gate West

DN45BS

Lime Tree Avenue

DN12LR

St Vincent Road

DN12HJ

Thorne Road

DN26DP

Glamis Road

DN24DJ

Woodhouse Road

DN12NZ

Town

DN12AT

Whitburn Road

DN12TF

Churchill Road

DN12EU

Thorne Road

DN12QG

Glyn Avenue

DN11QN

Friars Gate

DN11QH

Church Way

DN12ST

Victoria Mill Business Park

DN12DG

Athron Street

DN11LQ

Market Place

DN19SR

Waterdale

DN13AU

Grove Place

DN11BP

Priory Place

DN24BE

Axholme Court

DN45NX

Swan Road

DN19SQ

Waterdale

DN12NB

Highfield Road

DN11HG

Silver Street

DN12RE

Chappell Drive

DN13BD

Grove Place

DN13ST

Bentinck Close

DN25BY

Osborne Road

DN11AF

Church View

DN25DF

Marlborough Road

DN45EP

Sandy Lane

DN24AZ

Beckett Road

DN12RP

Thorne Road

DN45EU

Sandbeck Road

Data Sources

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