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DN5 8ND

Barnsley Road

Roman Ridge

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Detailed insights for DN5 8ND

Overview

Postcode DN5 8ND is located in a minor urban area, within the Roman Ridge area of Doncaster in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Cusworth area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 median sale price in Roman Ridge is £195,000 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £244,938. The nearest station is Bentley (South Yorkshire), about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnsley Road Playing Field.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Cusworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,928 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Cusworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from DN5 8ND.

Flood risk

Low

Cusworth near DN5 8ND has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bentley (South Yorkshire) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN5 8ND
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bentley (South Yorkshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Bentley (South Yorkshire)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
3,398.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
69.57(+694%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.71(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.36(+77%)
Public order
9.42(+7%)
Other theft
8.7(+31%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
92.4%
Other White
12
3.65%
Irish
6
1.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.91%
Other Asian
1
0.3%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
27.44%
Level 3 (A level)
71
25.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.16%
No qualifications
40
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
42.03%
Owns with a mortgage
56
40.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.32%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.9%
Social rents from council
3
2.17%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Roman Ridge

Median price: £195,000
Price per sq ft: £215
Sales (last 12 months): 138
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £245K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £215 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
Detached31£300,000£281
Semi-Detached89£175,000£211
Terraced14£155,250£172
Flats4£100,000£136

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£172,250£142,000
2026£280,000£85,000£170,000£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£206£165
2026£248£120£206£205
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 8ND.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN5 8ND
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jul 202664, St Martins Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 8JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
30 Oct 202524, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster, DN5 8JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
01 Oct 202582, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster, DN5 8JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,500
19 Sept 202516, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster, DN5 8JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
18 Jul 202575, St Martins Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 8JASemi-DetachedFreehold£272,000

Schools

In the DN5 8ND postcode area, located within Cusworth, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for DN5 8ND
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryScawsby Junior AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.1 miPrimaryScawsby Saltersgate Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryScawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN5 8ND

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN5 8ND
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressBarnsley Road, Doncaster, DN5 8QEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSparAlwyn Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 8SDWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miAldiBarnsley Road, Doncaster, DN5 8REWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miOne StopBedale Road, Doncaster, DN5 8SXWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district.

Band A£1,445
Band B£1,686
Band C£1,927
Band D£2,168
Band E£2,649
Band F£3,131
Band G£3,613
Band H£4,336

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 8ND, 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 016BE01007582
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1985-10-01

Frequently asked questions about DN5 8ND

Is DN5 8ND (Cusworth) safe?

The area around DN5 8ND records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8ND?

The median sale price around DN5 8ND in Roman Ridge is £195,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN5 8ND?

There are 9 schools close to DN5 8ND, including Scawsby Junior Academy (Good), Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School (Good) and Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to DN5 8ND?

The closest station to DN5 8ND is Bentley (South Yorkshire), about 1,189 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN5 8ND?

DN5 8ND scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,928 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster North covering DN5 8ND 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).