Shadyside is in Hexthorpe, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 0DD is located in the Hexthorpe & Balby North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shadyside, Hexthorpe, Doncaster, DN4 0DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 0DG, DN4 0DH, DN4 0ER, DN4 0DJ, DN4 0DQ, DN4 0HB, DN4 0HA, DN4 0DX, DN4 0DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN4 0DD is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 45.7% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 54.3% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 37.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 20.1% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 23.8% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 14.7% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 12.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (48.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 24.1% | 23.3% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -25.1% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 25.6% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 29.2% | 36% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 12.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 0DD this area, 42.4% 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 12.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.9% | 42.4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 24.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -21.7% |
| Other | 11.1% | 5.5% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94% | 89.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 79.4% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 19.4% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 79.9% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 8% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.6% | 76.7% | -32.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 38.3% | 13.5% | 24.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shadyside was 503.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.3% higher than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shadyside has the 9th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 30th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 294.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Travis Court Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2025-12-19 | £58,715 |
| 11 Travis Court Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2023-11-20 | £55,049 |
| 12 Travis Court Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2022-12-09 | £46,680 |
| 6 Travis Court Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2022-07-18 | £54,734 |
| 3 Travis Court Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2022-07-08 | £51,085 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe First School Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0EP | - not rated | 181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Primary School Urban Road , Hexthorpe DN4 0HH | - not rated | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Primary School Urban Road , Hexthorpe DN4 0HH | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary School Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 3,040 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 3,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 3,977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | - not rated | 4,439 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Carr Community Academy Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Carr Community Sports and Science College Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springboard Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 46 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 159 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Eco Power Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Indoor Bowling Club | Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 179 yd | |
| Angies Tasty Corner | 91 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 540 yd | |
| Suburb Buns and Slice | 205 Balby Road, Balby | 1,009 yd | |
| JJ's Diner @ CVA Auctions | 24 Carr Hill, Balby | 1,041 yd | |
| The Coffee Club Doncaster | 296 Balby Road, Balby | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltings Bar | 187 Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 242 yd | |
| Park Social Club | 2 Victoria Road, Balby | 826 yd | |
| Balby Bridge Working Mens Club | 26 Roberts Road, Balby | 921 yd | |
| Balby Rhino | 81-89 Balby Road, Balby | 964 yd | |
| White Swan Hotel | Balby Road, Balby | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Fish Bar | 206 Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 328 yd | |
| Seng Lee | 115 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 540 yd | |
| Pizza Legend | 113 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 540 yd | |
| Nez Fried Chicken | 44 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 729 yd | |
| Mr Fish | 4 Newton Lane, Sprotbrough | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Grove Sports Ground (Closed) Eden Grove | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Hexthorpe Methodist Church URBAN ROAD | 217 yd | |
| Doncaster Indoor Bowls Club URBAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 227 yd |
| Doncaster Ac Track (Closed) Eden Grove | athletics tracks | 256 yd |
| C & R Health & Fitness 187A 187A URBAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 260 yd |
| Hexthorpe Parish Church LAUGHTON ROAD | 468 yd | |
| Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Hexthorpe Flats HARVEST CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Goldsmiths Centre GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND SPROTBROUGH ROAD | 942 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.