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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

DN40AJ

Hexthorpe Road

DN40BU

Bentley Avenue

DN40EJ

Hexthorpe Business Park

DN40PH

Furnival Road

DN40SZ

St Peters Road

DN40TZ

Ivanhoe Road

DN48DD

Sandford Road

DN40BT

Laughton Road

DN40NS

Oswin Avenue

DN40NT

Thomson Avenue

DN40UE

Kenilworth Road

DN11AD

Middle Bank

DN40PW

Greenfield Lane

DN11WA

Middle Bank

DN40EP

Urban Road

DN40TS

Warmsworth Road

DN45JD

Decoy Bank

DN48DA

Stonegate Mews

DN19TP

Middle Bank

DN19YE

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN19ZG

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN45PJ

Stadium Way

DN40NJ

Carr Hill

DN40UF

Woodstock Road

DN45RA

Carolina Court

DN13TR

Holly Street

DN19FU

Middle Bank

DN19PW

Middle Bank

DN40BP

Denison Road

DN40FL

Ramsden Road

DN40JL

Balby Road

DN40JN

Roberts Road

DN40QF

Balby Road

DN40UH

Melrose Close

DN45JH

White Rose Way

DN19PR

Middle Bank

DN40AY

Ellerker Avenue

DN40GP

Ormonde Crescent

DN40LD

Westholme Road

DN40NL

Harvest Close

DN40SX

St Peters Road

DN48BE

Cross Bank

DN48WZ

Middle Bank

DN40DD

Shadyside

DN40UG

Douglas Road

DN40AA

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40DA

Eden Grove

DN40HF

Scarll Road

DN40JW

Roberts Road

DN40TH

Greenfield Lane

DN19YS

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40EX

Langer Street

DN40ND

Alexandra Road

DN19PX

Middle Bank

DN19WX

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN31WH

Middle Bank

DN40BJ

Cherry Tree Road

DN40EY

Urban Road

DN40RX

Waverley Avenue

DN40UT

Wivelsfield Road

DN13QU

New Street

DN19PY

Middle Bank

DN40FP

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN45NP

Potteric Carr Road

DN40FB

Hexthorpe Road

DN40HB

Shadyside

DN40HH

Urban Road

DN45HZ

Heavens Walk

DN48AS

Lister Avenue

DN40EE

Urban Road

DN40HG

Windle Road

DN40PT

Greenfield Lane

DN40RB

Carr Hill

DN40TR

Warmsworth Road

DN48AF

Belmont Avenue

DN48AY

Carr View Avenue

DN31WZ

Middle Bank

DN40LU

Littlemoor Lane

DN40RR

Warmsworth Road

DN40RU

Waverley Avenue

DN40UP

Wallace Road

DN40FG

Stevens Road

DN40QN

Albany Road

DN40RD

Balby Road

DN40SD

Waverley Avenue

DN40TY

Sandycroft Crescent

DN40XD

Church Field View

DN45NU

Sidings Court

DN48AP

Mona Road

DN48DR

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40ET

Barnstone Street

DN40FE

Peakstone Close

DN40LH

St James Gardens

DN45HY

Decoy Bank North

DN13RB

Bank Street

DN13RJ

Kelham Street

DN19ZF

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40LS

Gresley Road

DN40PL

High Road

DN40RS

Warmsworth Road

Data Sources

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