Postcode insights

DN4 0LJ

Orchard Street

Hexthorpe & Balby North

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Detailed insights for DN4 0LJ

Overview

Postcode DN4 0LJ 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 Hexthorpe & Balby North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hexthorpe & Balby North is £33,539 per year. The nearest station is Doncaster, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 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
161
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Hexthorpe & Balby North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,353 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hexthorpe & Balby North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hexthorpe & Balby North is £33,539 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from DN4 0LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hexthorpe & Balby North near DN4 0LJ 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 0LJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Doncaster

N/A

Walking directions to Doncaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN4 0LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWestfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Westfield Park

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
9,646 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.81(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.38(+57%)
Burglary
18.43(+261%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.12(+99%)
Vehicle crime
13.82(+145%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
78.9%
Other White
45
13.76%
Other
7
2.14%
Other Asian
5
1.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.92%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
23.64%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20.93%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.18%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
43.8%
Owns with a mortgage
38
27.74%
Owns outright
33
24.09%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.65%
Shared ownership
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

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 0LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 0LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 20255, Orchard Street, Doncaster, DN4 0LJTerracedFreehold£95,000
20 Feb 202665, Littlemoor Lane, Doncaster, DN4 0LQTerracedFreehold£145,000
29 Jan 2026111, Littlemoor Lane, Doncaster, DN4 0LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£113,400
12 Sept 202561, Littlemoor Lane, Doncaster, DN4 0LQTerracedFreehold£165,000
17 Mar 202589, Littlemoor Lane, Doncaster, DN4 0LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the DN4 0LJ postcode area, located within Hexthorpe & Balby North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN4 0LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryBalby Central Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Francis Xavier Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHexthorpe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN4 0LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN4 0LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisBelmont Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 0RAWalking directions to Londis

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 0LJ, 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)Hexthorpe & Balby NorthE02001561
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 023CE01007533
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN4 0LJ

Is DN4 0LJ (Hexthorpe & Balby North) safe?

The area around DN4 0LJ records about 161 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DN4 0LJ?

The median sale price around DN4 0LJ in Hexthorpe & Balby North is £113,400 (about £128 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN4 0LJ?

There are 7 schools close to DN4 0LJ, including Balby Central Primary Academy (Good), St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hexthorpe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DN4 0LJ?

The closest station to DN4 0LJ is Doncaster, about 979 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN4 0LJ?

DN4 0LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,353 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN4 0LJ (Hexthorpe & Balby North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN4 0LJ 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.