DN4 0DG is an up-and-coming urban area on Shadyside, 0.2km from Old Hexthorpe in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Hexthorpe & Balby North ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN4 0DG is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 67.6% year-on-year. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00038177 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHADYSIDE, DN4 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHADYSIDE, DN4 0DG.
174
52
£ 29,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN4 0DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DN4 0DG has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 67.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN4 0DG. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 57,500
7 sales · Mean £ 54,357
Detached
£ 197,500
1 sales · Mean £ 197,500
Semi-Detached
£ 128,000
5 sales · Mean £ 116,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DN4 0DG are high at 150 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
Hexthorpe Primary School
Balby Central Primary Academy
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
The Levett School
Richmond Hill Primary Academy
Atlas Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Bratislava Minimarket0.8 km
- Europa0.9 km
- New Hexthorpe Post Office0.7 km
- Pauls Off Licence0.7 km
- Balby Bridge Off Licence0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Unipart Rail1.0 km
- Doncaster Indoor Bowling Club0.2 km
- Angies Tasty Corner0.5 km
- The Coffee Club Doncaster1.0 km
- JJ's Diner @ CVA Auctions1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- 187A Urban Road0.2 km
- Maltings Bar0.2 km
- Balby Bridge Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Balby Rhino0.9 km
- Park Social Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Dennis Fish Bar0.3 km
- Pizza Legend0.5 km
- Wonderful 20.9 km
- Chicos Pizza and Grill0.9 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 228 Balby Road0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.1 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)3.0 km
- Conisbrough6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Shady Side/Sailsbury Road0.1 km
- Shady Side/Nicholson Road0.1 km
- Shady Side/Eden Grove0.1 km
- Shady Side/Eden Grove0.2 km
- Urban Road/Barnstone Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN40DG · Data under Open Government Licence