DN4 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Balby in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Hexthorpe & Balby North ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DN4 0AB offers a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DN4 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00038020 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN4 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN4 0AB.
265
41
£ 29,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN4 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DN4 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN4 0AB. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN4 0AB is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodfield Primary School
Maple Medical PRU
Hexthorpe Primary School
Balby Central Primary Academy
Waverley Academy
Astrea Academy Woodfields
Mallard Primary School
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Europa0.9 km
- Balby Mini Market Food & Drink0.5 km
- Dhaliwal Stores0.9 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.3 km
- STN Supermarket0.7 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- 228 Balby Road0.6 km
- Bed & Breakfast & Community Project0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Park Social Club0.7 km
- Plough Inn0.2 km
- Star Bar0.9 km
- 187A Urban Road0.9 km
- Maltings Bar0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Balby Library0.2 km
- Carr Hill Cafe0.9 km
- JJ's Diner @ CVA Auctions0.7 km
- Olive Catering Services0.9 km
- Suburb Buns and Slice0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Chicos Pizza and Grill0.6 km
- China Garden0.5 km
- Massimo Doncaster0.8 km
- Pizza Crazy0.3 km
- Sarah's Desserts0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.9 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)4.1 km
- Conisbrough5.7 km
Bus Stops
- High Road/Furnival Road0.2 km
- High Road/Furnival Road0.2 km
- Thomson Avenue/Oswin Avenue0.2 km
- Thomson Avenue/Oswin Avenue0.2 km
- Warmsworth Road/Hall Flat Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN40AB · Data under Open Government Licence