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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.

Data Sources

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