DN4 0BY is an up-and-coming urban area on Crawshaw Road, 0.2km from Hexthorpe, New in Doncaster. Administratively it sits within Hexthorpe & Balby North ward and the Doncaster Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN4 0BY is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £101k, 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00038169 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAWSHAW ROAD, DN4 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAWSHAW ROAD, DN4 0BY.
287
36
£ 29,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN4 0BY 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
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in DN4 0BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0BY. The average age is 35.9. 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
Terraced
£ 85,500
2 sales · Mean £ 85,500
Semi-Detached
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN4 0BY is above average at 135 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
Atlas Academy
Richmond Hill Primary Academy
The Levett School
Doncaster UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Benjamin Off Licence AMD0.3 km
- J M McGill Pharmacy0.2 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Swojskie Jadlo LTD0.2 km
- Hexthorpe Mini Market0.2 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Corporation Brewery Taps0.9 km
- The Plough1.0 km
- Old Bulls Head1.0 km
- The Leopard Hotel0.9 km
- 187A Urban Road0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- The Draughtsman Alehouse0.9 km
- Dunkin Donuts1.0 km
- Maxi Grill0.8 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Kentucky BBQ0.3 km
- Lucky Seven0.9 km
- Mr Fish0.9 km
- Nez Fried Chicken0.4 km
- North Pole Ice Cream0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 228 Balby Road0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster0.8 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.8 km
- Conisbrough6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Shady Side/Urban Road0.1 km
- Urban Road/Shady Side0.1 km
- Shady Side/Eden Grove0.2 km
- Urban Road/Mutual Street0.2 km
- Shady Side/Eden Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN40BY · Data under Open Government Licence