DN4 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oswin Avenue, 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 0AW offers a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00038020 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSWIN AVENUE, DN4 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSWIN AVENUE, DN4 0AW.
265
41
£ 29,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN4 0AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN4 0AW spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0AW. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,720
6 sales · Mean £ 160,570
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN4 0AW is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Maple Medical PRU
Woodfield Primary School
Hexthorpe Primary School
Waverley Academy
Balby Central Primary Academy
Mallard Primary School
Astrea Academy Woodfields
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Balby Superstore0.9 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Dhaliwal Stores1.0 km
- Fresko Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Go Local0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bed & Breakfast & Community Project0.5 km
- 228 Balby Road0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Woodfield Social Club0.7 km
- 187A Urban Road0.9 km
- Maltings Bar0.9 km
- Balby Rhino0.8 km
- Park Social Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Black Olive Pizzeria0.5 km
- Ellas Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Golden Star0.5 km
- Pizza Range0.5 km
- Yang City0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Coffee at Flora's0.4 km
- Waverley Academy0.9 km
- Roadside Cafe0.9 km
- The Coffee Club Doncaster0.4 km
- The Linney Centre1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster2.0 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)4.1 km
- Conisbrough5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Thomson Avenue/Oswin Avenue0.1 km
- Thomson Avenue/Oswin Avenue0.1 km
- Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue0.2 km
- Warmsworth Road/Hall Flat Lane0.2 km
- Hall Flat Road/Laurel Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN40AW · Data under Open Government Licence