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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

DN45NZ

Blackberry Road

DN45EZ

Roman Road

DN13SD

Bond Close

DN11JS

Frances Street

DN12SL

Brooke Street

DN24AB

Beckett Road

DN12RD

Dockin Hill Road

DN12LZ

Kings Road

DN11SD

St Sepulchre Gate

DN24DL

Drake Road

DN13RN

Elsworth Close

DN12QX

Dockin Hill Road

DN13RX

Burden Close

DN12LQ

Highfield Road

DN12QY

Montague Street

DN12EZ

Thorne Road

DN25EQ

Zetland Road

DN45AQ

North Street

DN45EJ

St Hildas Road

DN11EG

High Street

DN45HA

Roman Road

DN13RW

Elsworth Close

DN45DA

Childers Street

DN11LW

Market Road

DN45AX

Chequer Avenue

DN19TL

Waterdale

DN24AD

Beckett Road

DN11SF

West Laith Gate

DN13NR

Hall Gate

DN45HU

Bawtry Road

DN24LY

Wheatley Hall Road

DN45FS

Rosso Close

DN12HD

Thorne Road

DN45QQ

Sandpiper Drive

DN13RH

Oxford Place

DN13SN

St James Street

DN26AG

Bennetthorpe

DN45AG

St Andrews Terrace

DN11SW

St Sepulchre Gate

DN13SF

St James Street

DN13EF

Cleveland Street

DN25HW

Goldsborough Road

DN45FW

Thorpe Gardens

DN24AH

Avenue Road

DN19TJ

Waterdale

DN11TS

Priory Walk

DN12UF

Jubilee Road

DN13DP

Cleveland Street

DN12NQ

Queens Road

DN13RS

Elsworth Close

DN13LH

Wood Street

DN25BS

Windsor Road

DN11NG

Market Place

DN12LG

Broxholme Lane

DN45AT

Stockil Road

DN12BN

Somerset Road

DN12QN

Christ Church Road

DN25DG

Hampton Road

DN26AD

Bennetthorpe

DN12FB

Town

DN12LP

Athron Street

DN45AS

Chequer Avenue

DN12BB

Elmfield Road

DN24DB

Wentworth Road

DN13BF

College Road

DN26AY

Town Moor Avenue

DN11QW

Old Guildhall Yard

DN24AR

Norborough Road

DN24AU

Norborough Road

DN45DF

Cooper Street

DN45NG

Middle Bank

DN11SY

St Sepulchre Gate

DN12SG

Whittington Street

DN13HS

College Road

DN11QQ

Frenchgate

DN19SZ

Waterdale

DN45BJ

Thoresby Avenue

DN58UX

Marsh Gate

DN13RR

Elsworth Close

DN11LS

East Laith Gate

DN12LL

Broxholme Lane

DN13AE

Union Street

DN11PE

Station Court

DN24BS

Wentworth Road

DN45JW

Stadium Way

DN12JQ

South Parade

DN11JU

Baxter Gate

DN45DL

Hamilton Mews

DN11DE

High Street

DN11JL

Silver Street

DN13RZ

Bond Close

DN11HD

Market Place

DN11HQ

Silver Street

DN11LP

Market Road

DN11TJ

Printing Office Street

DN24BT

Wentworth Road

DN11DW

High Street

DN25BF

Victorian Crescent

DN12DZ

South Parade

DN11JX

Baxter Gate

Data Sources

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