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DN4 6PA

Cantley Lane

Bessacarr

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Detailed insights for DN4 6PA

Overview

Postcode DN4 6PA is located in a minor urban area, within the Bessacarr ward of Doncaster in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Cantley Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cantley Park is £41,032 per year. The nearest station is Doncaster, about 3.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Cantley Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cantley Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39%

Approximately 39.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Cantley Park is £41,032 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from DN4 6PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Cantley Park near DN4 6PA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Doncaster located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
3,080.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.73(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.71(+38%)
Public order
15.11(+71%)
Other theft
13.8(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.17(+30%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
87.44%
Irish
7
3.14%
Other White
7
3.14%
Other
4
1.79%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
1.35%
Total population: 223

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
27.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
23.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
16.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
11.3%
Level 3 (A level)
20
11.3%
Total 16+ residents: 177

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
35.59%
Owns outright
27
22.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.95%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.25%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Bessacarr

Median price£216,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)201
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £290K

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Bessacarr area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bessacarr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached72£311,000£252
Terraced24£202,500£191
Semi-Detached70£193,750£208
Flats35£125,000£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bessacarr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bessacarr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£112,000£151,000£133,000
2017£231,000£122,500£149,950£129,500
2018£250,000£120,000£138,500£114,950
2019£257,500£112,000£140,000£134,000
2020£270,000£99,000£150,000£123,500
2021£277,500£100,475£159,000£135,750
2022£325,000£115,000£171,000£148,500
2023£312,500£110,000£182,500£152,000
2024£290,000£110,000£175,000£145,500
2025£340,000£126,250£199,950£202,500
2026£275,000£114,500£188,000£202,600
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bessacarr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bessacarr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£168£166£138
2017£182£186£160£139
2018£186£154£156£116
2019£192£186£162£136
2020£201£159£169£160
2021£210£166£186£150
2022£252£186£195£169
2023£255£173£205£172
2024£251£178£212£178
2025£251£184£207£201
2026£280£186£246£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bessacarr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bessacarr in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 6PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 6PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 2025Flat 4, 214, Cantley Lane, Doncaster, DN4 6PAFlatsLeasehold£173,000
23 Feb 202616, Birch Road, Doncaster, DN4 6PDTerracedFreehold£120,000
14 Mar 20252, Birch Road, Doncaster, DN4 6PDTerracedFreehold£152,000
28 Feb 202517A, Birch Road, Doncaster, DN4 6PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£139,950
29 Aug 2025118, Church Lane, Doncaster, DN4 6QPTerracedFreehold£80,000

Schools

In the DN4 6PA postcode area, located within Cantley Park, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN4 6PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSt Wilfrid's Academy, DoncasterFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe McAuley Catholic High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHawthorn Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN4 6PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN4 6PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodCantley Lane, Doncaster, DN4 6NNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miOne Stop18 Everingham Road, Doncaster, DN4 6JGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miThe Co-operativeGoodison Boulevard, Doncaster, DN4 6QSWalking directions to The Co-operative

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,407
Band B£1,642
Band C£1,876
Band D£2,111
Band E£2,580
Band F£3,049
Band G£3,518
Band H£4,221

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DN4 6PA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Kidger

Bessacarr - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

David John Carroll

Bessacarr - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Nick Allen

Bessacarr - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sally Jameson

Doncaster Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDoncasterE08000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyDoncaster CentralE14001198
WardBessacarrE05010732
ParishDoncaster, unparished areaE43000171
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cantley ParkE02001562
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 024AE01007522
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN4 6PA

Is DN4 6PA (Cantley Park) safe?

The area around DN4 6PA records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DN4 6PA?

The median sale price around DN4 6PA in Cantley Park is £216,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN4 6PA?

There are 6 schools close to DN4 6PA, including St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster (Good), The McAuley Catholic High School (Good) and Hawthorn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DN4 6PA?

DN4 6PA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,156 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN4 6PA (Cantley Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN4 6PA is Sally Jameson (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Kidger (Reform UK), David John Carroll (Reform UK) and Nick Allen (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.