Doncaster vs New Rossington and Rossington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
New Rossington And Rossington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. New Rossington And Rossington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, New Rossington And Rossington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Doncaster
£223,181
New Rossington and Rossington
£183,548
Crime Rate
Doncaster
116.5
New Rossington and Rossington
116.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Doncaster
95.2%
New Rossington and Rossington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Doncaster
489.8
New Rossington and Rossington
466.3
EPC Rating
Doncaster
70.9
New Rossington and Rossington
70.8
Median Income
Doncaster
£30,186
New Rossington and Rossington
£28,966
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Doncaster commands an average of £223,181, compared with £183,548 in New Rossington And Rossington – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Doncaster is a flat at £114,266, while in New Rossington And Rossington it is a flat at £64,417.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 77% pricier in Doncaster (£114,266 vs £64,417).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Doncaster prices grew faster — 28% vs -32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberNew Rossington And Rossington has a crime rate of 116.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Doncaster at 116.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Doncaster is violent-crime, while in New Rossington And Rossington it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer New Rossington And Rossington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 95.2% in Doncaster. There are 28 schools in Doncaster and 6 in New Rossington And Rossington.
Doncaster School Inspection Breakdown
95.2% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
New Rossington and Rossington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Doncaster | New Rossington and Rossington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 6 |
| Primary | 21 | 5 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 95.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 489.8 Mbps in Doncaster and 466.3 Mbps in New Rossington And Rossington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Doncaster and 96.9% in New Rossington And Rossington. Gigabit availability stands at 97.7% in Doncaster and 92.2% in New Rossington And Rossington.
Doncaster is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (490 vs 466 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Doncaster, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in New Rossington And Rossington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Doncaster and £1,145 in New Rossington And Rossington. 61.2% of homes in Doncaster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in New Rossington And Rossington.
New Rossington And Rossington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Doncaster and £28,966.3 in New Rossington And Rossington. The median age is 43.4 in Doncaster and 44.1 in New Rossington And Rossington. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Doncaster and 55.3% in New Rossington And Rossington. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Doncaster versus 64.9% in New Rossington And Rossington. Doncaster has a population of 87,094 and New Rossington And Rossington has 13,911.
| Indicator | Doncaster | New Rossington and Rossington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,094 | 13,911 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £28,966.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 64.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 23.8% |
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