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DN4 5HX

Ten Pound Walk

Hexthorpe & Balby North

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Detailed insights for DN4 5HX

Overview

Postcode DN4 5HX 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 £111,000 (around £122 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £83,125 and £140,000. The nearest station is Doncaster, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

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
Low
Noise Level
Very 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from DN4 5HX.

Flood risk

Low

Balby Carr near DN4 5HX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 DN4 5HX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Doncaster

N/A

Walking directions to Doncaster

Parks

No parks nearby

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: £111,000
Price per sq ft: £122
Sales (last 12 months): 110
Typical range (middle 50%): £83K – £140K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £111,000 (about £122 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
Detached8£244,500£219
Semi-Detached34£134,000£155
Terraced66£90,750£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£260,000£133,000£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£219£155£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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 5HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 5HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025St Leger Court, White Rose Way, Doncaster, DN4 5NDOtherLeasehold£514,964
06 Jan 2026A T S Euromaster, Heavens Walk, Doncaster, DN4 5HZOtherLeasehold£825,250
04 Jul 2025Askew Design & Print, Heavens Walk, Doncaster, DN4 5HZOtherFreehold£1,175,000
19 May 2025Altum House, Heavens Walk, Doncaster, DN4 5HZOtherLeasehold£552,000
17 Oct 2025Hyde Park Working Mens Club, Nelson Street, Doncaster, DN4 5ADOtherFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the DN4 5HX postcode area, located within Balby Carr, there are 6 primary and 4 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 DN4 5HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryAtlas AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miSecondaryDoncaster UTCUniversity technical college
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Francis Xavier Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN4 5HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN4 5HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopCarr House Road, Doncaster, DN1 2BYWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miLondisBelmont Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 0RAWalking directions to Londis

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 DN4 5HX, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN4 5HX

Is DN4 5HX (Balby Carr) safe?

The area around DN4 5HX 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 DN4 5HX?

The median sale price around DN4 5HX in Hexthorpe & Balby North is £111,000 (about £122 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN4 5HX?

There are 10 schools close to DN4 5HX, including Atlas Academy (Good), Doncaster UTC (Good) and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to DN4 5HX?

The closest station to DN4 5HX is Doncaster, about 1,196 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN4 5HX?

DN4 5HX 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 DN4 5HX (Balby Carr) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN4 5HX 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).