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DN5 8JD

Paddock Close

Roman Ridge

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Detailed insights for DN5 8JD

Overview

Postcode DN5 8JD is located in a minor urban area, within the Roman Ridge ward of Doncaster in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Cusworth area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cusworth is £49,004 per year. The nearest station is Bentley (South Yorkshire), about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnsley Road Playing Field.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Cusworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,118 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Cusworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Cusworth is £49,004 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from DN5 8JD.

Flood risk

High

Cusworth near DN5 8JD has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bentley (South Yorkshire) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN5 8JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bentley (South Yorkshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Bentley (South Yorkshire)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN5 8JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBarnsley Road Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to Barnsley Road Playing Field
0.4 miBlack ParkSmallWalking directions to Black Park

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
4,422.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
23.31(+63%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.29(-65%)
Burglary
7.28(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.91(-66%)
Public order
2.91(-67%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
89.55%
Chinese
17
6.34%
Indian
3
1.12%
Pakistani
2
0.75%
Irish
2
0.75%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
32.5%
Level 3 (A level)
46
19.17%
No qualifications
44
18.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
47.15%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32.52%
Shared ownership
18
14.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.25%
Social rents from council
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Roman Ridge

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £240K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Roman Ridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roman Ridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£309,000£281
Semi-Detached83£185,000£217
Terraced16£150,250£166
Flats4£112,500£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roman Ridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roman Ridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,500£89,000£117,500£136,500
2017£208,000£68,000£122,750£100,000
2018£243,500£71,500£128,000£93,500
2019£200,000£77,000£129,000£105,000
2020£208,000£76,000£135,000£105,000
2021£225,000£79,950£155,000£120,500
2022£258,500£90,000£161,250£135,000
2023£270,000£75,000£168,000£142,250
2024£282,500£87,250£176,000£114,000
2025£313,000£115,000£176,500£141,000
2026£275,000£100,000£160,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roman Ridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roman Ridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£145£126£156
2017£196£113£138£111
2018£196£109£136£103
2019£223£131£143£158
2020£206£144£147£130
2021£225£143£174£146
2022£257£155£188£170
2023£280£137£187£154
2024£276£176£186£162
2025£283£168£207£166
2026£251£167£211£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roman Ridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Roman Ridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN5 8JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN5 8JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 202516, Paddock Close, Doncaster, DN5 8JDDetachedFreehold£225,000
18 Jul 202575, St Martins Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 8JASemi-DetachedFreehold£272,000
15 Aug 202545, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster, DN5 8JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
02 May 202529, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster, DN5 8JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
24 Mar 202547, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster, DN5 8JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the DN5 8JD postcode area, located within Cusworth, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN5 8JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryScawsby Junior AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryScawsby Saltersgate Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryScawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN5 8JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN5 8JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressBarnsley Road, Doncaster, DN5 8QEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSparAlwyn Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 8SDWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miAldiBarnsley Road, Doncaster, DN5 8REWalking directions to Aldi

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 DN5 8JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig Matthew Ward

Roman Ridge - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Howard Rimmer

Roman Ridge - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Ed Miliband

Doncaster North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDoncasterE08000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyDoncaster NorthE14001200
WardRoman RidgeE05010741
ParishSprotbrough and CusworthE04000091
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CusworthE02001554
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 016AE01007581
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about DN5 8JD

Is DN5 8JD (Cusworth) safe?

The area around DN5 8JD records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DN5 8JD?

The median sale price around DN5 8JD in Cusworth is £190,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN5 8JD?

There are 8 schools close to DN5 8JD, including Scawsby Junior Academy, Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School (Good) and Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DN5 8JD?

The closest station to DN5 8JD is Bentley (South Yorkshire), about 1,460 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN5 8JD?

DN5 8JD scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,118 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN5 8JD (Cusworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster North covering DN5 8JD is Ed Miliband (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Craig Matthew Ward (Reform UK) and Howard Rimmer (Reform UK).

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.