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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

DN40GL

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40FZ

Galopin Drive

DN13TR

Holly Street

DN40TT

Mannering Road

DN40AX

Spansyke Street

DN40AT

Abbott Street

DN40RD

Balby Road

DN45NE

Middle Bank

DN48BY

Carr Hill Court

DN40BQ

Crimpsall Road

DN19FX

Middle Bank

DN40EE

Urban Road

DN48AY

Carr View Avenue

DN40DS

Old Hexthorpe

DN58TH

Middle Bank

DN31XQ

Middle Bank

DN40LH

St James Gardens

DN40AD

Bridge Street

DN19XJ

Middle Bank

DN31WZ

Middle Bank

DN40RS

Warmsworth Road

DN40BG

Hexthorpe Road

DN48DR

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40XB

Church Lane

DN40FY

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40QP

Marshall Avenue

DN40TR

Warmsworth Road

DN45NP

Potteric Carr Road

DN19UN

Middle Bank

DN40LA

Littlemoor Lane

DN40JH

Bramworth Road

DN13RE

Kelham Street

DN40BH

Sheardown Street

DN40BL

Kirk Street

DN40UX

Church Lane

DN48AF

Belmont Avenue

DN40TZ

Ivanhoe Road

DN40PZ

Florence Avenue

DN40AH

Hexthorpe Road

DN40ST

Anelay Road

DN40BA

Stoneclose Avenue

DN19ZZ

Waterdale

DN40LT

Stevens Road

DN13TA

Bank Street

DN45QA

Ten Pound Walk

DN45FB

Railway Court

DN45RA

Carolina Court

DN19FS

Middle Bank

DN40DD

Shadyside

DN19ZN

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN40FU

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN19UL

Hexthorpe & Balby North

DN45PH

Carolina Way

DN45JB

Potteric Carr Road

DN40XE

Greenwood Avenue

DN19XB

Middle Bank

DN40UF

Woodstock Road

DN40AR

Hexthorpe Road

DN48BQ

Burton Terrace

DN48AG

Belmont Avenue

DN40LZ

Victoria Road

DN40UD

Kenilworth Road

DN40DL

Beaconsfield Road

DN40JB

Old Hexthorpe

DN40DA

Eden Grove

DN40TD

Armitage Road

DN40QH

Burton Avenue

Data Sources

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