Welcome to Owston
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Owston is a small village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster in rural South Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the village is situated amongst mixed farmland and woodland 6 miles (9.7 km) north northwest of Doncaster, just west of the A19. It had a population of 170 in 2001, which fell to 145 according to the 2011 Census.The name 'Owston' is of Old Scandinavian and Old English origin. It means 'East farmstead', being composed of the Old Scandinavian word austr ('east') and the Old English word tun ('farmstead'). In the Domesday Book, the village was recorded as Austhun. John de St Paul, Archbishop of Dublin, was born in Owston in about 1295. He was sometimes referred to as John de Owston. Close to the village is a site of special scientific interest called Owston Hay Meadows which is the second best example of neutral grassland hay meadow in South Yorkshire. The site consists of three small fields which together cover 13½ acres (5½ hectares) and were notified in 1979.The parish church of All Saints is Grade I listed, dating back to 1180.Nearby Owston Hall was declared a Grade II listed building in 1967, its grounds are used by the Robin Hood Golf Club of Doncaster.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
914 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
145 (2021) |
Density |
16 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.0 |
Ward |
Norton & Askern |
District |
Doncaster |
Postcodes |
DN5, DN6 |
ONS ID |
E04000089 |
Council
Contact details for Owston Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Owston Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Owston Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Owston Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Owston Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Doncaster Free Press
Doncaster Ramblers: Epworth and Owston Ferry Loop
Published: 18th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by Doncaster Free Press
Owston Hall: 'Grand plans' for Doncaster country house hotel as new owners unveiled
Published: 21st Jul 2023
Hosted and licensed by The Yorkshire Post
Historic pub on A19 between Doncaster and York to become Italian restaurant that was there 40 years ago
Published: 4th Apr 2023