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DN5 9ED

Jossey Lane

Roman Ridge

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Overview

Postcode DN5 9ED 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 Scawthorpe area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Scawthorpe is £42,374 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bentley Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Scawthorpe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,634 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Scawthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.5%

Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Scawthorpe is £42,374 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 316 ft away from DN5 9ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Scawthorpe near DN5 9ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bentley (South Yorkshire) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN5 9ED
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bentley (South Yorkshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Bentley (South Yorkshire)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN5 9ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBentley ParkLargeWalking directions to Bentley Park

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
3,102 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.31(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.08(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.08(-29%)
Burglary
5.43(+6%)
Public order
3.88(-56%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
92.05%
Other White
16
5.3%
Indian
2
0.66%
Chinese
1
0.33%
Other Asian
1
0.33%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
22.9%
Level 3 (A level)
58
22.14%
No qualifications
51
19.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
36.54%
Owns outright
47
30.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
25.64%
Social rents from council
6
3.85%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.92%
Total households: 156

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN5 9ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN5 9ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Sept 2026202, Jossey Lane, Doncaster, DN5 9EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
12 Dec 2025226, Jossey Lane, Doncaster, DN5 9EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
23 Jul 2025128, Petersgate, Doncaster, DN5 9JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
24 Jul 202620, Manor House Court, Doncaster, DN5 7XZTerracedFreehold£128,000
27 Feb 202617, Clevedon Crescent, Doncaster, DN5 9JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£157,000

Schools

In the DN5 9ED postcode area, located within Scawthorpe, there are 9 primary and 1 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 9ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryScawthorpe Castle Hills Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miSecondaryDon Valley AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryScawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 9ED, 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
ParishDoncaster, unparished areaE43000171
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ScawthorpeE02001550
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 012EE01007519
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN5 9ED

Is DN5 9ED (Scawthorpe) safe?

The area around DN5 9ED records about 74 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DN5 9ED?

The median sale price around DN5 9ED 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 9ED?

There are 10 schools close to DN5 9ED, including Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy (Good), Don Valley Academy (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 9ED?

The closest station to DN5 9ED is Bentley (South Yorkshire), about 782 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN5 9ED?

DN5 9ED scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,634 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN5 9ED (Scawthorpe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster North covering DN5 9ED 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).