Postcode insights

DN5 9NT

Eskdale Drive

Roman Ridge

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Detailed insights for DN5 9NT

Overview

Postcode DN5 9NT 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 nearest station is Bentley (South Yorkshire), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Black Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Scawthorpe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,976 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Scawthorpe has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.4%

Approximately 16.4% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN5 9NT.

Flood risk

No risk

Scawthorpe near DN5 9NT 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN5 9NT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bentley (South Yorkshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Bentley (South Yorkshire)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN5 9NT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBlack ParkSmallWalking directions to Black Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
6,928.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.04(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.01(-30%)
Other theft
6.68(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-33%)
Public order
5.72(-35%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
84.28%
Other White
40
13.38%
Chinese
3
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.67%
Caribbean
1
0.33%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
22.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
19.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
17.75%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
40.91%
Owns outright
31
28.18%
Social rents from council
17
15.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.73%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

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 9NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN5 9NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 20259, Coniston Place, Doncaster, DN5 9JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
13 Feb 202644, Petersgate, Doncaster, DN5 9JESemi-DetachedFreehold£123,000
19 Jan 202642, Petersgate, Doncaster, DN5 9JESemi-DetachedFreehold£131,000
09 Dec 20257, Langdale Drive, Doncaster, DN5 9JGTerracedFreehold£153,000
08 Sept 202513, Langdale Drive, Doncaster, DN5 9JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,000

Schools

In the DN5 9NT postcode area, located within Scawthorpe, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN5 9NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryScawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryScawthorpe Castle Hills Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryDon Valley AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN5 9NT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN5 9NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWatch House Lane, Doncaster, DN5 9NAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSparAlwyn Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 8SDWalking directions to Spar

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 9NT, 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 012AE01007512
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN5 9NT

Is DN5 9NT (Scawthorpe) safe?

The area around DN5 9NT records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DN5 9NT?

The median sale price around DN5 9NT in Scawthorpe is £190,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN5 9NT?

There are 9 schools close to DN5 9NT, including Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School (Good), Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy and Don Valley Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DN5 9NT?

The closest station to DN5 9NT is Bentley (South Yorkshire), about 693 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN5 9NT?

DN5 9NT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,976 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster North covering DN5 9NT 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.