DN4 0DR 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 0DR is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00038181 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN4 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN4 0DR.
224
52
£ 29,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN4 0DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 57% social renting, DN4 0DR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0DR. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN4 0DR is above average at 136 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
Richmond Hill Primary Academy
The Levett School
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Atlas Academy
Waverley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Benjamin Off Licence AMD0.8 km
- J M McGill Pharmacy0.8 km
- Swojskie Jadlo LTD0.8 km
- Hexthorpe Mini Market0.8 km
- Top Shop Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Kentucky BBQ0.8 km
- Lucky Seven0.8 km
- Mr Fish0.8 km
- Nez Fried Chicken0.9 km
- North Pole Ice Cream0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- 187A Urban Road0.2 km
- Maltings Bar0.3 km
- Balby Rhino1.0 km
- Park Social Club0.8 km
- Plough Inn1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Doncaster Indoor Bowling Club0.4 km
- Angies Tasty Corner0.8 km
- The Coffee Club Doncaster0.9 km
- Balby Library1.0 km
- JJ's Diner @ CVA Auctions1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 228 Balby Road0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.3 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)3.2 km
- Conisbrough5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shady Side/Scarll Road0.0 km
- Shady Side/Old Hexthorpe0.1 km
- Scarll Road/Shadyside0.1 km
- Shady Side/Scarll Road0.1 km
- Shady Side/Nicholson Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN40DR · Data under Open Government Licence