DN4 0DX 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £137k, 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 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00038152 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD HEXTHORPE, DN4 0DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD HEXTHORPE, DN4 0DX.
382
40
£ 29,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN4 0DX 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN4 0DX's 62% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £137k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN4 0DX. The average age is 39.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 112,500
8 sales · Mean £ 111,075
Terraced
£ 134,000
5 sales · Mean £ 117,700
Detached
£ 137,000
1 sales · Mean £ 137,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN4 0DX is above average at 132 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
The Levett School
Richmond Hill Primary Academy
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Atlas Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Benjamin Off Licence AMD0.7 km
- J M McGill Pharmacy0.6 km
- Swojskie Jadlo LTD0.6 km
- Hexthorpe Mini Market0.6 km
- Bratislava Minimarket0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Kentucky BBQ0.6 km
- Lucky Seven0.7 km
- Mr Fish0.7 km
- Nez Fried Chicken0.8 km
- North Pole Ice Cream0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- 187A Urban Road0.3 km
- Maltings Bar0.3 km
- Balby Bridge Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Newton Arms0.9 km
- Park Social Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Dixies Cafe1.0 km
- Doncaster Indoor Bowling Club0.3 km
- Angies Tasty Corner0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 228 Balby Road1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Doncaster1.2 km
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)3.0 km
- Conisbrough6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Shady Side/Sailsbury Road0.1 km
- Shady Side/Nicholson Road0.2 km
- Shady Side/Scarll Road0.2 km
- Shady Side/Eden Grove0.2 km
- Shady Side/Eden Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN40DX · Data under Open Government Licence