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Hexthorpe & Balby North

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About

Hexthorpe & Balby North is a residential ward situated directly south of Doncaster town centre, bordered by the River Don to the north and the East Coast Main Line railway. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades serving the community. Open spaces include Hexthorpe Flatts, a large recreational ground with sports facilities.

The ward contains a mix of post-war developments and older housing stock. A notable local landmark is the striking, modern Doncaster UTC college building on Weston Road, which contrasts with the surrounding urban fabric. Industrial units are located near the railway line, reflecting the area's historical connections to the rail and manufacturing sectors that shaped its growth.

Area overview

On average Hexthorpe & Balby North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 301 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hexthorpe & Balby North is £36,165 per year. There are 4 schools in Hexthorpe & Balby North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hexthorpe & Balby North is home to around 12,244 people, with a population density of about 2,279.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
301
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hexthorpe & Balby North Population
12,244
Population density
2,279.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
127.98(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.7(+262%)
Shoplifting
38.71(+342%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.3(+252%)
Public order
26.63(+202%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,028
65.58%
Other White
2,057
16.8%
Other
446
3.64%
African
334
2.73%
Other Asian
187
1.53%
Total population: 12,242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,010
31.22%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,643
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,369
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,318
13.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,285
13.33%
Total 16+ residents: 9,641

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,895
35.43%
Owns outright
1,117
20.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,028
19.22%
Social rents from council
642
12%
Other social rented
454
8.49%
Total households: 5,348

Property prices in Hexthorpe & Balby North

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Hexthorpe & Balby North area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,051 up to £263,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hexthorpe & Balby North 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 Hexthorpe & Balby North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached29£140,000
Detached5£177,000
Flats1£59,000
Terraced68£93,500

10 years median price trend in Hexthorpe & Balby North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexthorpe & Balby North.

All postcodes in Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN45PN

Carolina Way

DN40XG

Burns Way

DN40PH

Furnival Road

DN48DS

Stonegate Mews

DN19ZF

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40BP

Denison Road

DN40DT

Old Hexthorpe

DN40SR

Smith Square

DN19PX

Middle Bank

DN45WL

Middle Bank

DN40SX

St Peters Road

DN19FW

Middle Bank

DN40LD

Westholme Road

DN40EN

Stevens Road

DN40NX

Oswin Avenue

DN48BW

Bude Road

DN40GN

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40BZ

Senior Road

DN40RY

Waverley Avenue

DN40HZ

Bramworth Road

DN40PU

Florence Avenue

DN45JR

Decoy Bank North

DN13RB

Bank Street

DN48DF

St Catherine's Avenue

DN40FG

Stevens Road

DN40XL

Grange View

DN45XW

Middle Bank

DN19FQ

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40RR

Warmsworth Road

DN40FF

Horse Shoe Court

DN40HW

Riverside Close

DN40BY

Crawshaw Road

DN45PJ

Stadium Way

DN40UT

Wivelsfield Road

DN40HF

Scarll Road

DN40BU

Bentley Avenue

DN11AD

Middle Bank

DN19PW

Middle Bank

DN40NU

Thomson Avenue

DN40XH

Rose Court

DN45NL

Richmond Business Park

DN40SQ

Smith Street

DN40TY

Sandycroft Crescent

DN40GQ

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN19NY

Middle Bank

DN40PL

High Road

DN19ZP

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40EX

Langer Street

DN40NT

Thomson Avenue

DN40UW

Peveril Road

DN40AZ

Ellerker Avenue

DN40TS

Warmsworth Road

DN40QJ

St Johns Road

DN40PN

Mount Pleasant

DN40LG

Mansfield Road

DN48AQ

Havelock Road

DN40ED

Lindum Street

DN40LE

Bainbridge Road

DN40JT

Roberts Road

DN40DF

Shadyside

DN40LS

Gresley Road

DN19PU

Middle Bank

DN33WR

Middle Bank

DN40UN

Melbourne Road

DN19QL

Middle Bank

DN48DA

Stonegate Mews

DN13QZ

Green Dyke Lane

DN40LJ

Orchard Street

DN48AS

Lister Avenue

DN40QD

Earlesmere Avenue

DN48BH

Rose Avenue

DN40GF

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40NE

Balby Road

DN45HX

Ten Pound Walk

DN40RG

Balby Road

DN40NA

King Edward Road

DN40DH

Shadyside

DN40SD

Waverley Avenue

DN40HH

Urban Road

DN40SW

Dixon Crescent

DN40LL

Littlemoor Lane

DN19WX

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40GP

Ormonde Crescent

DN40HG

Windle Road

DN40NS

Oswin Avenue

DN48WZ

Middle Bank

DN40PX

Evanston Gardens

DN19RU

Middle Bank

DN19FU

Middle Bank

DN45JJ

Decoy Bank North

DN19WG

Middle Bank

DN40RB

Carr Hill

DN40SZ

St Peters Road

DN40PA

Oswin Avenue

DN40XD

Church Field View

DN40LN

Littlemoor Lane

DN40AB

Furnival Road

DN40AY

Ellerker Avenue

DN19RB

Middle Bank

DN40FN

Ramsden Road

Data Sources

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