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DN4 9AY

Springwell Lane

Balby South

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Detailed insights for DN4 9AY

Overview

Postcode DN4 9AY 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 South area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balby South is £37,529 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 2.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Woodfield Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Balby South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,889 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Balby South has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Balby South is £37,529 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from DN4 9AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Balby South near DN4 9AY 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN4 9AY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWoodfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Woodfield Park

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
2,679.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.07(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.11(-8%)
Public order
5.9(-33%)
Vehicle crime
5.24(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.93(-54%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
92.11%
Other White
12
3.38%
Indian
4
1.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.85%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
0.85%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
61
21.55%
No qualifications
59
20.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
20.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.01%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
42.76%
Owns with a mortgage
60
41.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.59%
Other social rented
6
4.14%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.76%
Total households: 145

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 9AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN4 9AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 2026242, Springwell Lane, Doncaster, DN4 9AYDetachedFreehold£260,000
30 Jul 2026240, Springwell Lane, Doncaster, DN4 9AYDetachedFreehold£263,000
21 Nov 2025186, Springwell Lane, Doncaster, DN4 9AYTerracedFreehold£205,000
18 Aug 202516, Harewood Close, Doncaster, DN4 9EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
01 May 202630, Berrington Close, Doncaster, DN4 9BJDetachedFreehold£239,995

Schools

In the DN4 9AY postcode area, located within Balby South, there are 4 primary and 1 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 9AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryThe Mallard AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Inadequate
0.6 miPrimaryWoodfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miNot applicableSycamore Hall Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN4 9AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN4 9AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaSpringwell Lane, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 9DLWalking directions to Asda

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 9AY, 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 SouthE02001567
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Doncaster 029FE01007503
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN4 9AY

Is DN4 9AY (Balby South) safe?

The area around DN4 9AY records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 public order.

What is the average house price near DN4 9AY?

The median sale price around DN4 9AY 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 9AY?

There are 6 schools close to DN4 9AY, including The Mallard Academy (Inadequate), Woodfield Primary School (Good) and Sycamore Hall Preparatory School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DN4 9AY?

DN4 9AY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,889 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN4 9AY (Balby South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central covering DN4 9AY 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).