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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

DN40JA

Dell Crescent

DN19BA

Middle Bank

DN48AL

St Catherines Avenue

DN40RW

Apple Green Lane

DN40SE

Smith Street

DN40TE

Gilberthorpe Road

DN40AU

Abbott Street

DN40FP

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40LQ

Littlemoor Lane

DN40BX

Ramsden Road

DN40EJ

Hexthorpe Business Park

DN40PW

Greenfield Lane

DN19PR

Middle Bank

DN40AL

Bridge Street

DN40NW

High Road

DN45DJ

Ten Pound Walk

DN48AJ

St Catherines Avenue

DN19PY

Middle Bank

DN40XJ

Briar Croft

DN13RA

Kelham Street

DN40JG

Stanley Gardens

DN45PD

Decoy Bank South

DN19YA

Middle Bank

DN40ER

Gladstone Road

DN40RZ

Waverley Avenue

DN40DR

Travis Gardens

DN40UY

Wivelsfield Road

DN40QL

St Johns Road

DN48BE

Cross Bank

DN40DU

Shadyside

DN40BE

Hexthorpe Road

DN40HX

Old Hexthorpe

DN40SL

Hepworth Road

DN40FQ

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN19UP

Middle Bank

DN48BA

Burton Avenue

DN48AX

Carr View Avenue

DN40PY

Greenfield Lane

DN40LX

Littlemoor Lane

DN40UR

Wivelsfield Road

DN40FB

Hexthorpe Road

DN19YG

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40BS

Ramsden Road

DN40HY

Bramworth Road

DN40GR

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN45ND

Carr Lane

DN40TU

Warmsworth Road

DN40UP

Wallace Road

DN40DQ

Wharncliffe Street

DN19PT

Middle Bank

DN45PQ

Lakeside Boulevard

DN48DH

Carr Hill

DN40RU

Waverley Avenue

DN19ZQ

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40NJ

Carr Hill

DN40JD

Old Hexthorpe

DN19YY

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN19YE

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40DN

Shadyside

DN40NL

Harvest Close

DN48BN

Carr Hill

DN45NF

Lady Bank Drive

DN48DD

Sandford Road

DN40JZ

Littlemoor Lane

DN40RX

Waverley Avenue

DN40XF

Westside Grange

DN48AW

Scarth Avenue

DN40TX

Rockliffe Avenue

DN45NU

Sidings Court

DN40SS

Smith Square

DN19PQ

Middle Bank

DN40AW

Oswin Avenue

DN40HL

Laneside Close

DN40TG

Greenfield Lane

DN40PB

Greenfield Court

DN40BJ

Cherry Tree Road

DN40PJ

Furnival Road

DN45AA

Carr Lane

DN40RE

Balby Road

DN40BD

Hexthorpe Road

DN19FT

Middle Bank

DN40JL

Balby Road

DN40QA

Bellis Avenue

DN40SU

Anelay Road

DN40EZ

Urban Road

DN40LB

Littlemoor Lane

DN48AP

Mona Road

DN48BD

Coronation Road

DN40LU

Littlemoor Lane

DN19QZ

Middle Bank

DN40HA

Salisbury Road

DN40DG

Shadyside

DN40NB

Alexandra Road

DN40PQ

West Avenue

DN40RA

Balby Road

DN40HJ

Urban Road

DN45NT

Carriage Drive

DN40EW

Urban Road

DN40AJ

Hexthorpe Road

DN40SP

Dixon Crescent

Data Sources

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