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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

DN40AS

Hexthorpe Road

DN40HD

Shadyside

DN40NY

Oswin Avenue

DN40SJ

Ranyard Road

DN48DB

Lakeside Boulevard

DN48AA

Queen Street

DN40QW

Albany Road

DN40DX

Old Hexthorpe

DN40PG

Ronald Road

DN40EY

Urban Road

DN40SH

Milner Road

DN40SN

Smith Street

DN40SG

Smith Street

DN45HZ

Heavens Walk

DN40HT

Glenfield Avenue

DN11WA

Middle Bank

DN19UJ

Middle Bank

DN40RT

Waverley Avenue

DN45HY

Decoy Bank North

DN48AT

Lister Avenue

DN40BB

Stoneclose Avenue

DN40QE

Earlesmere Avenue

DN40FW

Woolwinder Close

DN40UH

Melrose Close

DN40EU

Patrick Stirling Court

DN40UB

Douglas Road

DN40ES

Barnstone Street

DN19YS

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40FL

Ramsden Road

DN19ZA

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40BW

Ramsden Road

DN40TH

Greenfield Lane

DN40JW

Roberts Road

DN40LF

Littlemoor Lane

DN40TB

St Peters Road

DN19WH

Middle Bank

DN31WH

Middle Bank

DN45JH

White Rose Way

DN19XS

Middle Bank

DN48AR

Lister Avenue

DN19NW

Middle Bank

DN48AB

Queen Street

DN40QN

Albany Road

DN48BL

Carr Hill

DN45PF

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40UU

Church Lane

DN40SF

Smith Street

DN40SA

St Peter's Road

DN40EF

Mutual Street

DN48AN

St Catherines Avenue

DN40HB

Shadyside

DN45JD

Decoy Bank

DN40QQ

Carr Hill

DN19ZG

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN48AH

Sylvester Avenue

DN48BS

Carr Hill

DN40UZ

Church Cottage Mews

DN48AU

Clarence Avenue

DN40EP

Urban Road

DN48BP

Cookson Street

DN48BB

Burton Avenue

DN40PT

Greenfield Lane

DN19TP

Middle Bank

DN40DP

Shady Side

DN11SL

Middle Bank

DN40BN

Ramsden Road

DN40SB

Waverley Avenue

DN40UE

Kenilworth Road

DN40EH

Albion Terrace

DN40HE

Shadyside

DN40QB

Florence Avenue

DN13RF

Kelham Street

DN40HQ

Nicholson Road

DN48BJ

Great Central Avenue

DN40AA

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40UA

Ivanhoe Road

DN40ET

Barnstone Street

DN13HT

Middle Bank

DN40FE

Peakstone Close

DN40QF

Balby Road

DN40FX

Fairway Crescent

DN19RQ

Middle Bank

DN40JN

Roberts Road

DN19XF

Middle Bank

DN19WP

Middle Bank

DN40DJ

Shirley Road

DN40JE

Hawfield Close

DN40UQ

Church Lane

DN13RJ

Kelham Street

DN19PS

Middle Bank

DN40LY

Westfield Road

DN13QU

New Street

DN40BT

Laughton Road

DN19HZ

Middle Bank

DN19GA

Middle Bank

DN40JF

Littlemoor Lane

DN40UL

Woodstock Road

DN40ND

Alexandra Road

DN40UG

Douglas Road

DN40TF

Ventnor Close

Data Sources

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