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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

DN40HX

Old Hexthorpe

DN40RW

Apple Green Lane

DN48BP

Cookson Street

DN40AR

Hexthorpe Road

DN40HQ

Nicholson Road

DN40NA

King Edward Road

DN40PJ

Furnival Road

DN40PX

Evanston Gardens

DN40SW

Dixon Crescent

DN48BQ

Burton Terrace

DN13QZ

Green Dyke Lane

DN13RA

Kelham Street

DN40ED

Lindum Street

DN40QQ

Carr Hill

DN40UZ

Church Cottage Mews

DN45AA

Carr Lane

DN48BJ

Great Central Avenue

DN48BL

Carr Hill

DN40BS

Ramsden Road

DN40JG

Stanley Gardens

DN40JZ

Littlemoor Lane

DN40LG

Mansfield Road

DN40PA

Oswin Avenue

DN45NL

Richmond Business Park

DN48BW

Bude Road

DN19WG

Middle Bank

DN19QL

Middle Bank

DN40BQ

Crimpsall Road

DN40FU

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40HD

Shadyside

DN19RB

Middle Bank

DN40AH

Hexthorpe Road

DN40BN

Ramsden Road

DN40UW

Peveril Road

DN45JR

Decoy Bank North

DN19WH

Middle Bank

DN19XB

Middle Bank

DN40DN

Shadyside

DN40RA

Balby Road

DN40TG

Greenfield Lane

DN48AN

St Catherines Avenue

DN48DF

St Catherine's Avenue

DN13HT

Middle Bank

DN40GR

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40HT

Glenfield Avenue

DN40JH

Bramworth Road

DN45PN

Carolina Way

DN45QA

Ten Pound Walk

DN48BN

Carr Hill

DN19BA

Middle Bank

DN19PS

Middle Bank

DN19UL

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40ER

Gladstone Road

DN40HZ

Bramworth Road

DN40PN

Mount Pleasant

DN40SG

Smith Street

DN40XF

Westside Grange

DN40XG

Burns Way

DN19PU

Middle Bank

DN40AL

Bridge Street

DN40BX

Ramsden Road

DN40FW

Woolwinder Close

DN40LF

Littlemoor Lane

DN40NU

Thomson Avenue

DN40PQ

West Avenue

DN40RZ

Waverley Avenue

DN40SE

Smith Street

DN40TB

St Peters Road

DN40XB

Church Lane

DN19ZP

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN48DB

Lakeside Boulevard

DN19ZQ

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN19ZZ

Waterdale

DN31XQ

Middle Bank

DN40AX

Spansyke Street

DN40UD

Kenilworth Road

DN48AU

Clarence Avenue

DN40QE

Earlesmere Avenue

DN19FX

Middle Bank

DN19XS

Middle Bank

DN40SS

Smith Square

DN40BG

Hexthorpe Road

DN40ES

Barnstone Street

DN19NW

Middle Bank

DN40DR

Travis Gardens

DN40DT

Old Hexthorpe

DN40FN

Ramsden Road

DN40HE

Shadyside

DN40TE

Gilberthorpe Road

DN45JB

Potteric Carr Road

DN40GN

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40HL

Laneside Close

DN40NW

High Road

DN48AA

Queen Street

DN19XJ

Middle Bank

DN40PZ

Florence Avenue

DN40TX

Rockliffe Avenue

DN19UN

Middle Bank

DN40BH

Sheardown Street

DN40BZ

Senior Road

Data Sources

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