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Balby Carr

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Doncaster / Balby Carr

About

Balby Carr is a residential area located in the southern part of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated near major roads like the A630, providing easy access to Doncaster city centre and surrounding areas. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to everyday needs.

The area has a mix of green spaces, including Carr House Park, which offers recreational facilities. Balby Carr is also close to Doncaster Sheffield Airport, though the airport's future remains uncertain. Public transport links include bus services connecting to Doncaster town centre and nearby suburbs. The area is mostly quiet, with a focus on family living and community-oriented spaces.

Area overview

On average Balby Carr has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Balby Carr is £38,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Balby Carr: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Balby Carr area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £349,995.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£303,000
Flats8£105,500
Semi-Detached39£174,000
Terraced21£125,000

10 years price trend in Balby Carr

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.