Postcode insights

DN4 8AT

Lister Avenue

Hexthorpe & Balby North

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Detailed insights for DN4 8AT

Overview

Postcode DN4 8AT 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
217
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

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

9.4%

Approximately 9.4% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from DN4 8AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Balby Carr near DN4 8AT 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN4 8AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Doncaster

N/A

Walking directions to Doncaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN4 8AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWestfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Westfield Park

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
12,077.9 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
193
52.59%
Other White
100
27.25%
African
20
5.45%
Pakistani
9
2.45%
Roma
8
2.18%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
103
32.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
16.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
15.36%
Level 3 (A level)
44
13.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 319

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
106
58.89%
Owns outright
27
15%
Owns with a mortgage
21
11.67%
Other social rented
15
8.33%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.89%
Total households: 180

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 8AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 8AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 202534, Lister Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8ARTerracedFreehold£70,000
13 Jun 202512, Lister Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8ARTerracedFreehold£75,000
11 Dec 202572, Carr View Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AXTerracedFreehold£85,000
28 Nov 202557, Carr View Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AXTerracedFreehold£55,000
26 Nov 202518, Carr View Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8AXTerracedFreehold£81,000

Schools

In the DN4 8AT postcode area, located within Balby Carr, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN4 8AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBalby Central Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Francis Xavier Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHexthorpe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN4 8AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN4 8AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisBelmont Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 0RAWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLidlSandford Road, Doncaster, DN4 8DDWalking directions to Lidl

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 8AT, 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 8AT

Is DN4 8AT (Balby Carr) safe?

The area around DN4 8AT 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.

What is the average house price near DN4 8AT?

The median sale price around DN4 8AT in Balby Carr is £113,400 (about £128 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN4 8AT?

There are 11 schools close to DN4 8AT, 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 8AT?

The closest station to DN4 8AT is Doncaster, about 1,336 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN4 8AT?

DN4 8AT 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).

Who represents DN4 8AT (Balby Carr) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN4 8AT 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.