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Balby South

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Doncaster / Balby South

About

Balby South is a residential ward located in the southern part of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It includes local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of its residents. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Doncaster town centre and surrounding areas.

The community in Balby South is supported by several schools, including Balby Central Primary Academy, and has green spaces like Sandall Park for recreation. The area has seen gradual development over the years, with efforts to improve infrastructure and services. While it remains a quieter part of Doncaster, its proximity to the town centre makes it a practical location for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Balby South has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Balby South is £35,032 per year. There are 7 schools in Balby South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

148

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

24.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Balby South Population

9,391

Population density

2,162.2 per km²

Demographics

British

7,748

82.47%

Other White

692

7.37%

Other

157

1.67%

African

144

1.53%

Pakistani

1.05%

Total population: 9,395

Housing

Owns outright

1,355

32.66%

Owns with a mortgage

1,050

25.31%

Social rents from council

848

20.44%

Private landlord or letting agency

684

16.49%

Other social rented

2.29%

Total households: 4,149

Property prices in Balby South

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Balby South area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £325,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£210,000	£142,000	£179,999	£220,000	£322,000
Flats	1	£45,000	£45,000	£45,000	£45,000	£45,000
Semi-Detached	45	£156,000	£91,200	£138,000	£180,000	£217,600
Terraced	25	£115,000	£70,400	£90,000	£127,000	£168,400

10 years price trend in Balby South

All postcodes in Balby South

DN48ES

Haigh Road

DN48FD

Brander Close

DN48NT

Lytton Close

DN48PT

Cross Street

DN48PX

Ashfield Road

DN48QE

Byron Avenue

DN48RG

Larchfield Road

DN49BY

Charnwood Drive

DN48ET

Pembroke Avenue

DN48HD

Woodfield Road

DN48EQ

Haigh Road

DN48EW

Woodfield Road

DN48LN

Goldsmith Road

DN48PZ

Laburnum Road

DN48QF

Pembroke Avenue

DN49EY

Cedar Road

DN48JB

Kent Road

DN48JS

Meredith Crescent

DN48NH

Stevenson Road

DN48QT

Fulwood Drive

DN49HU

Cedar Road

DN48DG

Balby Carr Bank

DN48JQ

Kent Road

DN48PY

Ashfield Road

DN48QS

Tickhill Road

DN48RQ

Oakwood Road

DN48SJ

Bullrush Grove

DN49AD

Green Street

DN49AR

Alverley Lane

DN49BS

The Broadway

DN49HB

Whitney Close

DN49HS

Cedar Road

DN45JP

Doncaster Road

DN48NR

Lytton Close

DN49AX

Springwell Lane

DN49DE

Galsworthy Close

DN49EN

Austen Avenue

DN48HE

Crookes Road

DN48JD

Sussex Street

DN48RE

Holly Terrace

DN49BD

Ormsby Close

DN49HL

Sherwood Drive

DN49SG

Alverley Lane

DN40RP

Alder Grove

DN48PG

Cross Street

DN48EX

Byron Avenue

DN48NA

Herrick Gardens

DN49BN

Broomhouse Lane

DN49HJ

Forest Rise

DN49NF

Lingmoor Close

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Data Sources

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

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