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About

Balby Carr lies on the southern edge of Doncaster, characterised by its low-lying, historically marshy landscape. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing estates and local amenities serving the community. Its topography is notably flat, a remnant of its past as part of the Humberhead Levels, an extensive area of wetland that was drained over centuries for agriculture and settlement. This gives the locality a distinct, open feel compared to more central urban districts.

The area is functional, with several retail parks and supermarkets located along the Great North Road, which forms a major route through it. Residential streets are interspersed with green spaces, including playing fields and the nearby Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a significant wetland habitat that echoes the area's natural history. Transport links are central, with the Doncaster Sheffield Airport situated to the east, though its future is uncertain, and the West Moor Park velodrome providing a specific sporting facility for the region.

Area overview

On average Balby Carr has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Balby Carr is £45,463 per year. There are 5 schools in Balby Carr: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Balby Carr is home to around 8,617 people, with a population density of about 1,437.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Balby Carr Population
8,617
Population density
1,437.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.94(+45%)
Shoplifting
40.15(+358%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.72(+73%)
Vehicle crime
16.94(+201%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.35(+55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,291
73%
Other White
1,143
13.26%
African
215
2.49%
Other
195
2.26%
Pakistani
123
1.43%
Total population: 8,618

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,664
24.63%
No qualifications
1,519
22.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,166
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
990
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
813
12.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,755

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,113
30.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,094
29.82%
Owns outright
745
20.31%
Social rents from council
429
11.69%
Other social rented
173
4.72%
Total households: 3,669

Property prices in Balby Carr

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Balby Carr area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,275 up to £384,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Balby Carr in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balby Carr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£102,500
Terraced35£135,000
Semi-Detached47£162,500
Detached24£266,248

10 years median price trend in Balby Carr

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balby Carr.

All postcodes in Balby Carr

DN48LZ

Goldsmith Road

DN40NE

Balby Road

DN48NL

Newbolt Road

DN48QT

Tickhill Road

DN48AJ

St Catherines Avenue

DN48EH

Sheppard Road

DN48BQ

Burton Terrace

DN48FW

Poppy Street

DN40NN

High Road

DN45DJ

Ten Pound Walk

DN48TW

Cavalier Court

DN48WA

Herons Way

DN48HD

Woodfield Road

DN48EA

Magenta Crescent

DN48NA

Herrick Gardens

DN48LQ

Lowell Avenue

DN48FJ

Blossom Crescent

DN48LL

Swinburne Avenue

DN48DS

Stonegate Mews

DN48FX

Foxglove Way

DN48EN

Oliver Road

DN48BY

Carr Hill Court

DN48SH

Elwin Court

DN48HE

Crookes Road

DN48TP

Farnley Road

DN48DX

Libra Drive

DN48AT

Lister Avenue

DN48PS

Cross Street

DN48EG

Sandford Road

DN48AY

Carr View Avenue

DN48JF

Sussex Street

DN48TB

Brayford Road

DN48QP

Tickhill Road

DN40RD

Balby Road

DN48TD

Wellingley Road

DN45HX

Ten Pound Walk

DN48JS

Weston Road

DN45NU

Sidings Court

DN48BF

Carina Drive

DN48LX

Chesterton Road

DN48HT

Lambeth Road

DN48TH

Alderford Drive

DN45JB

Potteric Carr Road

DN48TN

Somin Court

DN48LT

Sheridan Avenue

DN48LH

Browning Avenue

DN48QB

Ashfield Road

DN48AZ

Burgundy Road

DN48DA

Stonegate Mews

DN40RP

Warmsworth Road

DN48TF

Huxterwell Drive

DN48DT

Chroma Drive

DN48HL

Woodfield Road

DN48DB

Lakeside Boulevard

DN48HS

Lambeth Road

DN48FA

Corona Avenue

DN48EZ

Byron Avenue

DN48AL

St Catherines Avenue

DN48AW

Scarth Avenue

DN48JA

Surrey Street

DN48AB

Queen Street

DN48LR

Swinburne Avenue

DN48PQ

Hall Flat Lane

DN48SB

Whisperwood Drive

DN48PP

Low Road

DN48NS

Weston Road

DN48RZ

Plantation Road

DN48JB

Kent Road

DN48FD

Brander Close

DN48JD

Sussex Street

DN48HF

Pembroke Avenue

DN48LG

Browning Avenue

DN48TU

Aintree Drive

DN48QQ

Tickhill Road

DN48HB

Woodfield Road

DN48FP

Bluebell Way

DN48TS

Farnley Road

DN48BN

Carr Hill

DN48FF

Woodfield Way

DN48FR

Tulip Drive

DN48ED

Sandford Road

DN48GA

Grady Drive

DN48SL

Bullrush Grove

DN48PY

Hall Flat Lane

DN48JG

Kent Road

DN48HY

Lambeth Road

DN48JZ

Wordsworth Avenue

DN48PN

Low Road

DN45PD

Decoy Bank South

DN48LY

Woodfield Road

DN48LU

Sheridan Avenue

DN48PZ

Laburnum Road

DN45JH

White Rose Way

DN48AG

Belmont Avenue

DN48SA

Whisperwood Drive

DN45NP

Potteric Carr Road

DN48RG

Larchfield Road

DN48QS

Tickhill Road

DN48PR

Cross Street

DN48FS

Magnolia Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.