Sheardown Street is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 0BH is located in the Hexthorpe & Balby North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sheardown Street, Doncaster, DN4 0BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 0BQ, DN4 0BG, DN4 0BL, DN4 0BE, DN4 0AS, DN4 0BD, DN4 0BW, DN4 0AJ, DN4 0AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 0BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.5% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.5% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DN4 0BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.8% | 55.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 28.2% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 2.8% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 45% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DN4 0BH this area, 47.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 10.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 47.8% | 7.7% | 18.2% | 29.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 8.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 7.6% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -23.0% |
| Other | 13.5% | 6% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 0.6% | -4.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 0.9% | -5.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 73.4% | 51.7% | -21.7% | 81.4% | -29.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 10.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 18.2% | 16.1% | 1.6% | 16.6% |
In this area, just 39% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 39% | -22.7% | 83.2% | -44.2% |
| European Union | 20.2% | 54.9% | 34.7% | 6.1% | 48.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 1.2% | -5.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 4.3% | -6.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 38.6% | -22.7% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 19.8% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.5% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 12.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.7% | 14% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 12.2% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 25.3% | 76.7% | -51.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 16.2% | 0.9% | 15.3% |
| Other EU countries | 29.6% | 1.5% | 28.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheardown Street was 570.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 154.6% higher than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sheardown Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 21st highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 287.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sheardown Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2024-11-08 | £56,313 |
| 44 Sheardown Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2024-10-02 | £64,031 |
| 8 Sheardown Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2024-09-27 | £81,451 |
| 47 Sheardown Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-09-27 | £78,824 |
| 38 Sheardown Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-07-27 | £71,983 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Other | 34 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | 1out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Primary School Urban Road , Hexthorpe DN4 0HH | 2out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill Primary Academy Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 1,072 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angies Tasty Corner | 91 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 192 yd | |
| Maxi Grill | 150-152 St Sepulchre Gate West, Doncaster | 527 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Coffee Kiosk Between Platform 1 And 3, Doncaster Railway Station | 556 yd | |
| The Draughtsman Alehouse | Platform 3, Doncaster Railway Station | 572 yd | |
| Coffee By The Station | 4 West Street, Doncaster | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | West Street, Doncaster | 573 yd | |
| The Leopard Hotel | 2 West Street, Doncaster | 573 yd | |
| Balby Bridge Working Mens Club | 26 Roberts Road, Balby | 595 yd | |
| Old Bulls Head | 76 St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster | 658 yd | |
| Tut N Shive | 6 West Laith Gate, Doncaster | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nez Fried Chicken | 44 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 68 yd | |
| Seng Lee | 115 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 192 yd | |
| Pizza Legend | 113 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 192 yd | |
| Indian Cuisine | 151 St Sepulchre Gate West, Doncaster | 538 yd | |
| Subway Platform 1 | Subway Platform 3, Doncaster Railway Station | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 15 South Mall Frenchgate Centre, St Sepulchre Gate | 687 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 7-9 Baxter Gate, Doncaster | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe Parish Church LAUGHTON ROAD | 248 yd | |
| Doncaster Indoor Bowls Club URBAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 524 yd |
| Hexthorpe Methodist Church URBAN ROAD | 576 yd | |
| Eden Grove Sports Ground (Closed) Eden Grove | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Hmp Doncaster MARSHGATE | artificial grass pitch | 732 yd |
| Doncaster Ac Track (Closed) Eden Grove | athletics tracks | 764 yd |
| The Gym (Doncaster) ST. SEPULCHRE GATE | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Marathon Health Studio (Closed) College Road | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| C & R Health & Fitness 187A 187A URBAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 873 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.