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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 305 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
305
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
128.14(+195%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.68(+254%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.71(+262%)
Shoplifting
28.99(+236%)
Other theft
27.12(+308%)
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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Hexthorpe & Balby North area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £287,000.

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
Detached9£210,000
Semi-Detached27£140,000
Terraced59£95,000

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

DN58TH

Middle Bank

DN19FS

Middle Bank

DN40SB

Waverley Avenue

DN40RY

Waverley Avenue

DN40UA

Ivanhoe Road

DN19RU

Middle Bank

DN19YY

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40TT

Mannering Road

DN48AR

Lister Avenue

DN19FT

Middle Bank

DN19GA

Middle Bank

DN40AZ

Ellerker Avenue

DN40BB

Stoneclose Avenue

DN40EF

Mutual Street

DN40HJ

Urban Road

DN40LN

Littlemoor Lane

DN40PB

Greenfield Court

DN45NE

Middle Bank

DN45NF

Lady Bank Drive

DN45NT

Carriage Drive

DN45XW

Middle Bank

DN19PT

Middle Bank

DN40AW

Oswin Avenue

DN40QJ

St Johns Road

DN40SA

St Peter's Road

DN40SJ

Ranyard Road

DN40TU

Warmsworth Road

DN40XJ

Briar Croft

DN45PF

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40BY

Crawshaw Road

DN40DP

Shady Side

DN40HW

Riverside Close

DN45WL

Middle Bank

DN48BA

Burton Avenue

DN48BD

Coronation Road

DN13RE

Kelham Street

DN40DJ

Shirley Road

DN40LY

Westfield Road

DN40TD

Armitage Road

DN48AJ

St Catherines Avenue

DN19YA

Middle Bank

DN19YG

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN19FW

Middle Bank

DN40SF

Smith Street

DN40SN

Smith Street

DN45PQ

Lakeside Boulevard

DN40FY

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40DS

Old Hexthorpe

DN40GL

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40LZ

Victoria Road

DN40SR

Smith Square

DN48AX

Carr View Avenue

DN40AD

Bridge Street

DN40BA

Stoneclose Avenue

DN40HA

Salisbury Road

DN40HY

Bramworth Road

DN40JA

Dell Crescent

DN40LX

Littlemoor Lane

DN40PU

Florence Avenue

DN40RT

Waverley Avenue

DN40UL

Woodstock Road

DN48AT

Lister Avenue

DN19NY

Middle Bank

DN40JF

Littlemoor Lane

DN40SH

Milner Road

DN48BB

Burton Avenue

DN19HZ

Middle Bank

DN19PQ

Middle Bank

DN40BD

Hexthorpe Road

DN40SL

Hepworth Road

DN40UY

Wivelsfield Road

DN13TA

Bank Street

DN19ZN

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40AU

Abbott Street

DN40DQ

Wharncliffe Street

DN40LQ

Littlemoor Lane

DN40NB

Alexandra Road

DN48AH

Sylvester Avenue

DN48BH

Rose Avenue

DN11SL

Middle Bank

DN40QB

Florence Avenue

DN40QL

St Johns Road

DN40XH

Rose Court

DN40DH

Shadyside

DN40LB

Littlemoor Lane

DN40NY

Oswin Avenue

DN40UN

Melbourne Road

DN40DL

Beaconsfield Road

DN40QA

Bellis Avenue

DN19QZ

Middle Bank

DN40EZ

Urban Road

DN40LJ

Orchard Street

DN40ST

Anelay Road

DN40TF

Ventnor Close

DN40UR

Wivelsfield Road

DN40XE

Greenwood Avenue

DN45FB

Railway Court

DN45JJ

Decoy Bank North

DN19ZA

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN45DJ

Ten Pound Walk

Data Sources

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