Postcode DN4 8AJ 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 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 nearest station is Doncaster, about 0.8 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.
Balby Carr has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Balby Carr has a very high crime rate, with approximately 217.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Balby Carr is £45,463 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from DN4 8AJ.
Balby Carr near DN4 8AJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Doncaster located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Doncaster | N/A | Walking directions to Doncaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Westfield Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £215,750 | £214 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £140,000 | £165 |
| Terraced | 61 | £90,000 | £103 |
| Flats | 1 | £59,000 | £110 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 8AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 52, Belmont Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AF | Terraced | Freehold | £89,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 20, Belmont Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AF | Terraced | Freehold | £102,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 34, St Catherines Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AL | Terraced | Freehold | £98,500 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 41, Belmont Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AG | Terraced | Freehold | £82,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 41, Belmont Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AG | Terraced | Freehold | £50,500 |
In the DN4 8AJ postcode area, located within Balby Carr, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN4 8AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Belmont Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 0RA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Sandford Road, Doncaster, DN4 8DD | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Doncaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DN4 8AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Glyn Jones
Hexthorpe & Balby North - Elected 1 May 2025
Russ Linley
Hexthorpe & Balby North - Elected 1 May 2025
Sally Jameson
Doncaster Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DN4 8AJ 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DN4 8AJ in Balby Carr is £113,400 (about £128 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DN4 8AJ, 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.
The closest station to DN4 8AJ is Doncaster, about 1,268 m away.
DN4 8AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,301 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN4 8AJ 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).
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.