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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

DN40EN

Stevens Road

DN40LA

Littlemoor Lane

DN40UB

Douglas Road

DN19FQ

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40AB

Furnival Road

DN40EW

Urban Road

DN40FF

Horse Shoe Court

DN40QW

Albany Road

DN40RE

Balby Road

DN19UP

Middle Bank

DN40EU

Patrick Stirling Court

DN40UU

Church Lane

DN40XL

Grange View

DN48AQ

Havelock Road

DN48BS

Carr Hill

DN48BY

Carr Hill Court

DN48DS

Stonegate Mews

DN19WP

Middle Bank

DN19XF

Middle Bank

DN40BE

Hexthorpe Road

DN40LL

Littlemoor Lane

DN40LT

Stevens Road

DN40QP

Marshall Avenue

DN40SP

Dixon Crescent

DN33WR

Middle Bank

DN40DF

Shadyside

DN40FX

Fairway Crescent

DN40NE

Balby Road

DN40AS

Hexthorpe Road

DN40AT

Abbott Street

DN40DG

Shadyside

DN40JT

Roberts Road

DN40NX

Oswin Avenue

DN40QH

Burton Avenue

DN40SU

Anelay Road

DN40UQ

Church Lane

DN45HX

Ten Pound Walk

DN48AB

Queen Street

DN48AL

St Catherines Avenue

DN19RQ

Middle Bank

DN40DU

Shadyside

DN40JE

Hawfield Close

DN40PG

Ronald Road

DN40RG

Balby Road

DN48AW

Scarth Avenue

DN19UJ

Middle Bank

DN40PY

Greenfield Lane

DN45PH

Carolina Way

DN40DX

Old Hexthorpe

DN40BL

Kirk Street

DN40EH

Albion Terrace

DN40JD

Old Hexthorpe

DN40LE

Bainbridge Road

DN40QD

Earlesmere Avenue

DN45PD

Decoy Bank South

DN48AG

Belmont Avenue

DN48DH

Carr Hill

DN13RF

Kelham Street

DN40BW

Ramsden Road

DN40FZ

Galopin Drive

DN40GF

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40JB

Old Hexthorpe

DN40SQ

Smith Street

DN40UX

Church Lane

DN45ND

Carr Lane

DN40GQ

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40FQ

Hexthorpe & Balby North

Data Sources

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