Postcode insights

DN4 0JL

Balby Road

Hexthorpe & Balby North

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Detailed insights for DN4 0JL

Overview

Postcode DN4 0JL is located in a minor urban area, within the Hexthorpe & Balby North ward of Doncaster in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Central Doncaster & Hyde Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Doncaster & Hyde Park is £33,760 per year. The nearest station is Doncaster, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 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
186
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Doncaster & Hyde Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Doncaster & Hyde Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.1%

Approximately 20.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Doncaster & Hyde Park is £33,760 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from DN4 0JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Doncaster & Hyde Park near DN4 0JL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN4 0JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Doncaster

N/A

Walking directions to Doncaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN4 0JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWestfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Westfield Park

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
1,804.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.74(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.99(+131%)
Shoplifting
28.46(+225%)
Vehicle crime
22.64(+302%)
Other theft
20.7(+211%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
51.45%
Other White
82
23.84%
Other
30
8.72%
African
11
3.2%
Other Asian
10
2.91%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
32.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.66%
Apprenticeship
28
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
44.97%
Owns outright
37
21.89%
Social rents from council
26
15.38%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.24%
Other social rented
8
4.73%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Hexthorpe & Balby North

Median price£113,400
Price per sq ft£128
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£82K – £145K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £113,400 (about £128 per square foot) in Hexthorpe & Balby North area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 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
Detached8£215,750£214
Semi-Detached31£140,000£165
Terraced61£90,000£103
Flats1£59,000£110

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£260,000£133,000£93,000
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£165£101
2026£219£144£112
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 DN4 0JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 0JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202560, Balby Road, Doncaster, DN4 0JLTerracedFreehold£145,000
01 May 202620, Bainbridge Road, Doncaster, DN4 0LETerracedFreehold£145,000
26 Sept 202522, Bainbridge Road, Doncaster, DN4 0LETerracedFreehold£114,000
05 Sept 202544, Mansfield Road, Doncaster, DN4 0LGTerracedFreehold£100,000
22 Jan 202617, Roberts Road, Doncaster, DN4 0JNTerracedFreehold£138,000

Schools

In the DN4 0JL postcode area, located within Central Doncaster & Hyde Park, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN4 0JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Francis Xavier Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBalby Central Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAtlas AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN4 0JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN4 0JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisBelmont Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 0RAWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miRailway Supermaket127 St Sepulchre Gate West, Doncaster, DN1 3AHWalking directions to Railway Supermaket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,407
Band B£1,642
Band C£1,876
Band D£2,111
Band E£2,580
Band F£3,049
Band G£3,518
Band H£4,221

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 DN4 0JL, 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)Central Doncaster & Hyde ParkE02001560
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 022BE01007530
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN4 0JL

Is DN4 0JL (Central Doncaster & Hyde Park) safe?

The area around DN4 0JL records about 186 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near DN4 0JL?

The median sale price around DN4 0JL in Central Doncaster & Hyde Park is £113,400 (about £128 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN4 0JL?

There are 10 schools close to DN4 0JL, including St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Good), Balby Central Primary Academy (Good) and Atlas Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DN4 0JL?

The closest station to DN4 0JL is Doncaster, about 968 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN4 0JL?

DN4 0JL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,325 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN4 0JL (Central Doncaster & Hyde Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN4 0JL 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.