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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

DN11AN

Duke Street

DN11DG

High Street

DN12NW

St Marys Road

DN12QT

Dockin Hill Road

DN25HS

Sandringham Road

DN11ST

St Sepulchre Gate

DN24DT

Hawke Road

DN12LU

Kings Road

DN45QE

Sandpiper Drive

DN11LY

Sunny Bar

DN24DP

Hardy Road

DN26BT

Manor Drive

DN12TP

Cranbrook Road

DN11BB

High Street

DN11UR

High Street

DN25BW

Victorian Crescent

DN12EX

Thorne Road

DN13RU

Burden Close

DN12BP

Cunningham Road

DN12BG

Rutland Street

DN19ST

Waterdale

DN45BG

Chequer Avenue

DN13RY

Burden Close

DN13QT

Stirling Street

DN13LW

Wood Street

DN25HN

Braemar Road

DN13AZ

Camden Place

DN12QU

Dockin Hill Road

DN58AF

Cherry Lane

DN11AB

Priory Place

DN25BD

Thorne Road

DN25BQ

Thorne Road

DN45AD

Nelson Street

DN25EL

Zetland Road

DN26BX

Manor Drive

DN13PE

Hall Gate

DN19SY

Waterdale

DN12SA

Charles Street

DN24DQ

Lifford Road

DN26BP

Town Moor Avenue

DN25DE

Buckingham Road

DN11PZ

French Gate

DN13BG

Cleveland Street

DN13AR

Cleveland Street

DN12ND

Charles Street

DN13AS

Grove Place

DN11EE

High Street

DN24DH

Woodhouse Road

DN12JP

Thorne Road

DN24AG

Auckland Road

DN11QG

St Sepulchre Gate

DN12TT

Lockwood Road

DN12NE

Holmes Market

DN24DS

Dundas Road

DN11PJ

Trafford Way

DN12HZ

Bass Terrace

DN11TR

Printing Office Street

DN12UD

Jubilee Road

DN58AG

Cherry Lane

DN11ES

Scot Lane

DN45BB

Hamilton Road

DN13BH

St James Street

DN12RG

Chappell Drive

DN47NW

Herten Way

DN11RS

Gordon Street

DN12BF

Thorne Road

DN13HX

College Road

DN24AW

Axholme Road

DN12JW

Thorne Road

DN12BA

Elmfield Road

DN12JB

Thorne Road

DN13PS

Catherine Street

DN26BN

Town Moor Avenue

DN12TU

Lockwood Road

DN12NN

Baxter Avenue

DN26AL

Franklin Crescent

DN45FP

Rovers Way

DN24AF

Auckland Road

DN13BE

St James Street

DN12AP

Rainton Road

DN45BD

Hamilton Road

DN12QS

Christ Church Road

DN12AR

Ravensworth Road

DN11RX

St Sepulchre Gate

DN12TR

Lowther Road

DN19TG

Waterdale

DN12BZ

School House Mews

DN45QH

Sandpiper Drive

DN12DL

South Parade

DN12BL

Somerset Road

DN12AZ

Elmfield Road

DN13DF

Portland Place

DN12UB

Stanhope Road

DN25BX

Osborne Road

DN11LX

Harrington Street

DN24BP

Wentworth Road

DN19TB

Waterdale

DN13AX

Grove Place

DN12DW

Town

DN13EH

Cleveland Street

Data Sources

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