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DN1 3RF

Kelham Street

Hexthorpe & Balby North

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Detailed insights for DN1 3RF

Overview

Postcode DN1 3RF is located in a minor urban area, within the Hexthorpe & Balby North area of Doncaster in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Balby Carr area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 217.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balby Carr is £45,463 per year. The median sale price in Hexthorpe & Balby North is £110,000 (around £119 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £82,500 and £140,000. The nearest station is Doncaster, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Westfield Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
217
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Balby Carr has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,966 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Balby Carr has a very high crime rate, with approximately 217.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Balby Carr is £45,463 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 165 ft away from DN1 3RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Balby Carr near DN1 3RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Doncaster located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN1 3RF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Doncaster

N/A

Walking directions to Doncaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN1 3RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWestfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Westfield Park

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
146.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
113.99(+1201%)
Violence and sexual offences
78.37(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.73(+192%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.41(+172%)
Public order
22.9(+159%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
51.21%
Other White
92
31.83%
Roma
16
5.54%
Other
15
5.19%
Other Black
5
1.73%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
25.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.12%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
83
63.85%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.38%
Owns outright
19
14.62%
Other social rented
3
2.31%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Hexthorpe & Balby North

Median price: £110,000
Price per sq ft: £119
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £83K – £140K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £119 per square foot) in Hexthorpe & Balby North area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,500 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hexthorpe & Balby North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£260,000£221
Semi-Detached29£133,000£152
Terraced63£91,500£102
Flats2£54,500£100

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hexthorpe & Balby North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexthorpe & Balby North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£90,000£65,000
2017£165,000£102,000£66,500
2018£160,000£101,250£62,000
2019£179,050£101,250£67,500
2020£185,000£105,000£72,500
2021£185,000£124,091£68,000
2022£263,000£134,000£82,000
2023£213,750£132,500£78,000
2024£245,000£142,500£82,500
2025£177,000£140,000£90,000
2026£261,750£126,500£88,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexthorpe & Balby North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hexthorpe & Balby North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£97£72
2017£129£112£70
2018£149£113£69
2019£157£112£78
2020£183£126£78
2021£176£142£81
2022£212£140£93
2023£182£158£88
2024£205£142£95
2025£196£168£101
2026£221£147£101
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hexthorpe & Balby North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hexthorpe & Balby North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN1 3RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN1 3RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Dec 2025The Vine, Kelham Street, Doncaster, DN1 3REOtherFreehold£250,000
11 Jun 2025Security Centre, New Street, Doncaster, DN1 3QUOtherFreehold£290,000
12 Jun 202636, Sylvester Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£93,500
12 Jun 202610, Sylvester Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AHTerracedFreehold£79,000
21 Oct 20258, Sylvester Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AHTerracedFreehold£76,500

Schools

In the DN1 3RF postcode area, located within Balby Carr, there are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for DN1 3RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Francis Xavier Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryAtlas AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimaryBalby Central Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN1 3RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN1 3RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisBelmont Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 0RAWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miOne StopCarr House Road, Doncaster, DN1 2BYWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district.

Band A£1,445
Band B£1,686
Band C£1,927
Band D£2,168
Band E£2,649
Band F£3,131
Band G£3,613
Band H£4,336

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DN1 3RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Glyn Jones

Hexthorpe & Balby North - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Russ Linley

Hexthorpe & Balby North - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sally Jameson

Doncaster Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDoncasterE08000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyDoncaster CentralE14001198
ParishDoncaster, unparished areaE43000171
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Balby CarrE02001566
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 028DE01007534
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about DN1 3RF

Is DN1 3RF (Balby Carr) safe?

The area around DN1 3RF records about 217 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DN1 3RF?

The median sale price around DN1 3RF in Hexthorpe & Balby North is £110,000 (about £119 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN1 3RF?

There are 11 schools close to DN1 3RF, including St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Good), Atlas Academy (Good) and Balby Central Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to DN1 3RF?

The closest station to DN1 3RF is Doncaster, about 1,121 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN1 3RF?

DN1 3RF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN1 3RF (Balby Carr) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN1 3RF is Sally Jameson (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Glyn Jones (Labour Party) and Russ Linley (Reform UK).