Cusworth
Doncaster 016 · 4 sub-areas · 5,982 residents
Doncaster 016 is a predominantly residential area within Doncaster, home to around 5,982 people. Rents are well below the national average — a typical two-bedroom property lets for around £627 a month, noticeably cheaper than most UK cities. Eight in ten households own their home, making this one of the more settled, owner-occupied corners of the borough.
Cusworth is a green, lower-density part of Doncaster — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Cusworth?
The area is unusually green for its density — 8 parks and 1 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £684 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Cusworth in Doncaster
Living in Cusworth
This part of Doncaster has the feel of a settled, owner-occupier suburb rather than a transient rental market. Around 80% of households own their home — a striking figure that sets it apart from the broader rental-heavy trend seen across many UK urban areas. The population skews noticeably older, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 and over and another quarter aged 50 to 64, which gives the area a quieter, more established character compared to the city centre.
Rents here are among the more affordable you'll find anywhere in England. A two-bedroom property comes in at around £627 a month — well below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. Even a three-bedroom home sits at around £745 a month. For renters, that's genuinely good value, though it's worth noting that the private rental market here is relatively small: only around one in eight households rents privately.
The demographic picture is consistent with a long-settled community. The ethnic diversity index is low at 6.7, and around 96% of residents were born in the UK. Degree-level qualifications are held by roughly 24% of adults — close to but slightly below the national average. Single-person households account for just over a quarter of all homes, which likely reflects the older age profile as much as anything.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away — about a 26-minute walk, though most people here drive: nearly two-thirds of residents commute by car. Greenspace is close at hand, with around 69% of residents within walking distance of a park or green area. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Doncaster 016 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled area with strong homeownership and affordable rents. The older demographic and low turnover give it a stable, community feel. The trade-off is that school quality within catchment distance is noticeably below the national average, and public transport options are limited — most people drive.
- What is the rent in Doncaster 016?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £486 a month, a two-bedroom around £627, and a three-bedroom around £745. These are estimates scaled from city-level data. Rents rose roughly 5.7% over the past year, but they remain well below the UK national median.
- Is Doncaster 016 safe?
- The crime rate is around 94 per 1,000 residents annually, slightly above the UK average of roughly 80. However, the area scores a 7.2 on the deprivation index (where 10 is least deprived), suggesting relatively low underlying deprivation — which typically correlates with lower serious crime rates.
- What's the commute from Doncaster 016 to the city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 65% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2 km away, roughly a 26-minute walk. Public transport use is low at around 4% of residents, so if you don't drive, check your specific route carefully before moving here.
- Who lives in Doncaster 016?
- Predominantly older, long-settled homeowners. Nearly half the population is aged 50 or over, and eight in ten households own their home. It's a low-turnover, low-diversity community — around 96% of residents were born in the UK. Single-person households make up just over a quarter of homes.
- What schools are near Doncaster 016?
- There are 41 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 21% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 6.6 km away. Families should check individual Ofsted reports before choosing a specific street to live on.
- Is Doncaster 016 good for first-time buyers?
- It's one of the more accessible areas for buyers. The median house price is around £205,000, and the typical deposit is reachable in about 3.3 years on a local salary — considerably faster than most parts of England. The high homeownership rate of 80% suggests it's already a popular choice for buyers.