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DN4 5JP

Water Vole Way

Balby South

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Overview

Postcode DN4 5JP is located in a minor urban area, within the Balby South 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 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Balby South is £158,500 (around £186 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £128,000 and £190,988. The nearest station is Doncaster, about 1.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Balby Carr has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,800 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Balby Carr has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.5%

Approximately 38.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from DN4 5JP.

Flood risk

Low

Balby Carr near DN4 5JP 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
227.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.59(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.04(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
15(+74%)
Vehicle crime
13.85(+146%)
Burglary
9.23(+81%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
72.88%
Other White
32
10.46%
African
11
3.59%
Other
8
2.61%
Other Asian
7
2.29%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
36.21%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
12.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
36.89%
Owns outright
32
26.23%
Owns with a mortgage
21
17.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.66%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.56%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Balby South

Median price: £158,500
Price per sq ft: £186
Sales (last 12 months): 100
Typical range (middle 50%): £128K – £191K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 (about £186 per square foot) in Balby South area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balby South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£200,000£230
Semi-Detached53£159,000£197
Terraced24£110,250£124
Flats1£73,000£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Balby South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balby South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£114,000£75,000
2017£146,250£110,000£80,000
2018£152,500£120,000£80,000
2019£161,500£115,500£80,000
2020£173,500£125,975£102,000
2021£180,000£126,250£99,000
2022£192,000£145,000£117,000
2023£190,750£155,000£95,000
2024£199,950£150,000£98,000
2025£183,000£152,000£110,000
2026£240,000£175,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balby South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balby South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122£140£81
2017£149£117£80
2018£156£125£87
2019£172£135£88
2020£177£139£100
2021£193£137£107
2022£226£168£125
2023£204£168£103
2024£219£178£110
2025£226£175£120
2026£240£208£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balby South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Balby South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 5JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 5JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202519, Larkspur Close, Doncaster, DN4 8FUSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
28 Nov 202511, Larkspur Close, Doncaster, DN4 8FUTerracedFreehold£163,500
29 Aug 2025Unit 1, Balby Carr Bank, Doncaster, DN4 5JSOtherFreehold£46,060,404
22 Aug 2025163, Blossom Crescent, Doncaster, DN4 8FLSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
21 Jul 2025127, Blossom Crescent, Doncaster, DN4 8FLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£50,000

Schools

In the DN4 5JP postcode area, located within Balby Carr, there are 2 primary and 3 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 5JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miSecondaryAstrea Academy WoodfieldsAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.6 miPrimaryCarr Lodge AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miPrimaryWoodfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN4 5JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsLarkspur Close, Doncaster, DN4 8GEWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miMorrisons DailyBullrush Grove, Doncaster, DN4 8SJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 5JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ioan-Emanuel Craciun

Balby South - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Sue Farmer

Balby South - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sally Jameson

Doncaster Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDoncasterE08000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyDoncaster CentralE14001198
WardBalby SouthE05010730
ParishDoncaster, unparished areaE43000171
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Balby CarrE02001566
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 028AE01007495
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2010-05-01

Frequently asked questions about DN4 5JP

Is DN4 5JP (Balby Carr) safe?

The area around DN4 5JP records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5JP?

The median sale price around DN4 5JP in Balby South is £158,500 (about £186 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN4 5JP?

There are 5 schools close to DN4 5JP, including Astrea Academy Woodfields (Good), Carr Lodge Academy (Good) and Woodfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DN4 5JP?

DN4 5JP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,800 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN4 5JP (Balby Carr) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN4 5JP is Sally Jameson (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ioan-Emanuel Craciun (Reform UK) and Sue Farmer (Labour Party).