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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 very high crime levels, with around 339 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Town is £32,334 per year. There are 12 schools in Town: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
339
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town Population
22,263
Population density
3,616.8 per km²

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

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 183 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £365,000.

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
Detached7£250,000
Flats23£124,000
Semi-Detached80£167,500
Terraced73£113,500

10 years median price trend in Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.

All postcodes in Town

DN45QE

Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside

DN12JS

Thorne Road

DN11BP

Priory Place

DN11BZ

Priory Place

DN12BN

Cunningham Road

DN12DW

Central Doncaster & Hyde Park

DN12TW

Lowther Road

DN13BZ

Chequer Road

DN13DB

Chancery Place

DN13DP

Cleveland Street

DN13LN

Wood Street

DN19SY

Waterdale

DN25BD

Thorne Road

DN24AA

Beckett Road

DN24AU

Norborough Road

DN25DS

Victorian Crescent

DN25HT

Sandringham Road

DN26BN

Buckingham Road

DN26BT

Franklin Crescent

DN45AX

Chequer Avenue

DN45DD

Carr House Road

DN45NX

Chester Drive

DN12HY

Thorne Road

DN11LA

Grey Friars' Road

DN11LW

Allerton Street

DN11LX

Harrington Street

DN12BW

Apley Road

DN12DJ

South Parade

DN12JG

Town Fields

DN12NE

Athron Street

DN12QR

Christ Church Road

DN12QG

Glyn Avenue

DN12QH

Coopers Terrace

DN12RF

Chappell Drive

DN12SG

Don Street

DN12TP

Cranbrook Road

DN13AE

Union Street

DN24DJ

Drake Road

DN25BN

Windsor Road

DN25BY

Osborne Road

DN25DE

Buckingham Road

DN25DQ

Hampton Road

DN26BP

Sandringham Road

DN45BS

Lime Tree Avenue

DN45DU

Sandy Lane

DN45FQ

Bawtry Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.