DN4 0DP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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 0DP is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00038177 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN4 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN4 0DP.
174
52
£ 29,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN4 0DP 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 0DP 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN4 0DP. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN4 0DP is above average at 126 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
The Levett School
Richmond Hill Primary Academy
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Atlas Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Benjamin Off Licence AMD0.7 km
- J M McGill Pharmacy0.6 km
- Swojskie Jadlo LTD0.7 km
- Hexthorpe Mini Market0.6 km
- Bratislava Minimarket0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Kentucky BBQ0.7 km
- Lucky Seven0.8 km
- Mr Fish0.8 km
- Nez Fried Chicken0.8 km
- North Pole Ice Cream0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- 187A Urban Road0.2 km
- Maltings Bar0.2 km
- Balby Bridge Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Balby Rhino0.9 km
- Park Social Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Doncaster Indoor Bowling Club0.3 km
- Angies Tasty Corner0.6 km
- The Coffee Club Doncaster1.0 km
- JJ's Diner @ CVA Auctions1.0 km
- Suburb Buns and Slice1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 228 Balby Road0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.2 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)3.1 km
- Conisbrough6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shady Side/Sailsbury Road0.1 km
- Shady Side/Nicholson Road0.1 km
- Shady Side/Scarll Road0.1 km
- Scarll Road/Shadyside0.2 km
- Shady Side/Old Hexthorpe0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN40DP · Data under Open Government Licence