DN4 0DF is an up-and-coming urban area on Shadyside, 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 0DF is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 113 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00038169 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHADYSIDE, DN4 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHADYSIDE, DN4 0DF.
287
36
£ 29,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN4 0DF 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 0DF has a significant social housing presence — 36% 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 0DF. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN4 0DF is above average at 113 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
33 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
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Corporation Brewery Taps0.8 km
- The Plough1.0 km
- Old Bulls Head1.0 km
- The Leopard Hotel0.9 km
- 187A Urban Road0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- The Draughtsman Alehouse0.9 km
- Dunkin Donuts1.0 km
- Maxi Grill0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurant1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Kentucky BBQ0.2 km
- Lucky Seven1.0 km
- Mr Fish1.0 km
- Nez Fried Chicken0.4 km
- North Pole Ice Cream0.2 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 228 Balby Road0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster0.8 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)2.9 km
- Conisbrough6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Urban Road/Shady Side0.1 km
- Shady Side/Urban Road0.1 km
- Urban Road/Foundry Road0.1 km
- Urban Road/Mutual Street0.1 km
- Shady Side/Eden Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN40DF · Data under Open Government Licence