Postcode DN5 9JW 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 Scawthorpe area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Scawthorpe is £42,374 per year. The nearest station is Bentley (South Yorkshire) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bentley Park.
Scawthorpe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,582 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Scawthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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.
The average income per household in Scawthorpe is £42,374 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN5 9JW.
Scawthorpe near DN5 9JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bentley (South Yorkshire) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bentley (South Yorkshire) | N/A | Walking directions to Bentley (South Yorkshire) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bentley Park | Large | Walking directions to Bentley Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Roman Ridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,850 up to £520,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £309,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £175,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £147,500 |
10 year median price trend in Roman Ridge
In the DN5 9JW postcode area, located within Scawthorpe, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DN5 9JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig Matthew Ward
Roman Ridge - Elected 1 May 2025
Howard Rimmer
Roman Ridge - Elected 1 May 2025
Ed Miliband
Doncaster North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.