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About

Balby South ward is situated directly south of Doncaster's town centre, forming a largely residential neighbourhood. The area is defined by a mix of housing types, including inter-war and post-war terraced homes, alongside more modern developments. Its main thoroughfares are Warmsworth Road and Balby Road, which carry significant local traffic and host a variety of essential shops and services for the community. The ward includes the distinct locality of Hexthorpe, which lies along the River Don.

The landscape is characterised by practical green spaces like the expansive Balby Carr and the playing fields at Danum Academy. A notable local landmark is the striking, modern Doncaster Deaf School building on Leger Way. The ward's eastern boundary is marked by the busy East Coast Main Line railway, a constant presence in the area. Industrial and commercial units are concentrated near these major transport routes, providing local employment.

Area overview

On average Balby South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 196 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Balby South is £41,053 per year. There are 7 schools in Balby South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Balby South is home to around 9,391 people, with a population density of about 2,162.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Balby South Population
9,391
Population density
2,162.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.34(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.18(+148%)
Shoplifting
30.35(+252%)
Vehicle crime
21.08(+278%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.91(+135%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,748
82.47%
Other White
692
7.37%
Other
157
1.67%
African
144
1.53%
Pakistani
99
1.05%
Total population: 9,395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,107
27.83%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,434
18.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,204
15.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,146
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
889
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 7,570

Housing

Housing tenure

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
95
2.29%
Total households: 4,149

Property prices in Balby South

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Balby South area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £286,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Balby South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£177,500
Flats1£45,000
Semi-Detached54£151,000
Terraced26£115,000

10 years median price trend in Balby South

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

All postcodes in Balby South

DN49SD

Finch Road

DN48ES

Sandford Road

DN48FD

Brander Close

DN48NT

Lytton Close

DN48PT

Hall Flat Lane

DN48QE

Tickhill Road

DN48RG

Larchfield Road

DN49BY

Charnwood Drive

DN48ET

Pembroke Avenue

DN48HD

Woodfield Road

DN48LN

Weston Road

DN48PZ

Laburnum Road

DN48QF

Tickhill Road

DN49EY

Cedar Road

DN48PX

Ashfield Road

DN48EQ

Haigh Road

DN48EW

Woodfield Road

DN48NH

Stevenson Road

DN48JB

Kent Road

DN48JS

Weston Road

DN48QT

Tickhill Road

DN49HU

Cedar Road

DN48DG

Carr Hill

DN48JQ

Kent Road

DN49HB

Whitney Close

DN49HS

Cedar Road

DN48PY

Hall Flat Lane

DN48QS

Tickhill Road

DN48RQ

Oakwood Road

DN48SJ

Bullrush Grove

DN49AD

Springwell Lane

DN49AR

Alverley Lane

DN49BS

The Broadway

DN48NR

Meredith Crescent

DN49AX

Springwell Lane

DN49DE

Galsworthy Close

DN49EN

Austen Avenue

DN45JP

Water Vole Way

DN48JD

Sussex Street

DN48HE

Crookes Road

DN48RE

Holly Terrace

DN49BD

Ormsby Close

DN49HL

Sherwood Drive

DN49SG

Farm Grange

DN48EX

Byron Avenue

DN48NA

Herrick Gardens

DN48PG

Cross Street

DN49HJ

Sherwood Drive

DN49NF

Ling Moor Close

DN40RP

Warmsworth Road

DN49BN

Broomhouse Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.