DN4 0DT is an up-and-coming urban area on Old Hexthorpe, 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 0DT 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 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 172.7% 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 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00038181 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD HEXTHORPE, DN4 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD HEXTHORPE, DN4 0DT.
224
52
£ 29,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN4 0DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DN4 0DT has a significant social housing presence — 57% 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 up 172.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN4 0DT. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 101,000
6 sales · Mean £ 101,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN4 0DT is above average at 119 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
Waverley Academy
Atlas Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Benjamin Off Licence AMD0.9 km
- J M McGill Pharmacy0.8 km
- Swojskie Jadlo LTD0.8 km
- Hexthorpe Mini Market0.8 km
- New Hexthorpe Post Office1.0 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Kentucky BBQ0.8 km
- Lucky Seven0.8 km
- Mr Fish0.8 km
- Nez Fried Chicken1.0 km
- North Pole Ice Cream0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- 187A Urban Road0.3 km
- Maltings Bar0.3 km
- Park Social Club0.9 km
- Star Bar0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Doncaster Indoor Bowling Club0.4 km
- Angies Tasty Corner0.8 km
- The Coffee Club Doncaster1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 228 Balby Road1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.4 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)3.1 km
- Conisbrough5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shady Side/Scarll Road0.1 km
- Shady Side/Old Hexthorpe0.1 km
- Shady Side/Scarll Road0.1 km
- Scarll Road/Shadyside0.1 km
- Shady Side/Nicholson Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN40DT · Data under Open Government Licence