Shadyside is in Hexthorpe, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 0DF is located in the Hexthorpe & Balby North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shadyside, Hexthorpe, Doncaster, DN4 0DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 0DN, DN4 0BY, DN4 0BU, DN4 0BZ, DN4 0BT, DN4 0EF, DN4 0BX, DN4 0ED, DN4 0DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN4 0DF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 57.1% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 42.9% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
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 0DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 42.2% | 47.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 31.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 16% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 42.7% | 45.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 35% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 12.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 0DF this area, 35.3% 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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 35.3% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 12.1% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 13% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 89.9% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 70.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 70.6% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 24.5% | 18.8% | 6.1% | 18.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 70.6% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.3% | 76.7% | -27.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 10.8% | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shadyside was 819.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.2% higher than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shadyside has the 7th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 10th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 445.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2006-04-05 | £104,075 |
| 31 Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £20,090 | 2003-12-15 | £49,910 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe First School Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0EP | - not rated | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary School Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Primary School Urban Road , Hexthorpe DN4 0HH | - not rated | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 3,910 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 4,300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | - not rated | 4,732 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 | 1,268 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Carr Community Academy Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Carr Community Sports and Science College Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 2,744 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 | 1,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 181 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 309 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Eco Power Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 204 yd | |
| Doncaster Indoor Bowling Club | Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 260 yd | |
| Maxi Grill | 150-152 St Sepulchre Gate West, Doncaster | 884 yd | |
| Coffee By The Station | 4 West Street, Doncaster | 946 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Coffee Kiosk Between Platform 1 And 3, Doncaster Railway Station | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltings Bar | 187 Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 460 yd | |
| Balby Bridge Working Mens Club | 26 Roberts Road, Balby | 643 yd | |
| Park Social Club | 2 Victoria Road, Balby | 802 yd | |
| Balby Rhino | 81-89 Balby Road, Balby | 893 yd | |
| The Railway | West Street, Doncaster | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seng Lee | 115 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 204 yd | |
| Pizza Legend | 113 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 204 yd | |
| Nez Fried Chicken | 44 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 393 yd | |
| Dennis Fish Bar | 206 Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 608 yd | |
| Indian Cuisine | 151 St Sepulchre Gate West, Doncaster | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 15 South Mall Frenchgate Centre, St Sepulchre Gate | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Indoor Bowls Club URBAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 134 yd |
| Hexthorpe Parish Church LAUGHTON ROAD | 148 yd | |
| Hexthorpe Methodist Church URBAN ROAD | 190 yd | |
| Eden Grove Sports Ground (Closed) Eden Grove | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Doncaster Ac Track (Closed) Eden Grove | athletics tracks | 468 yd |
| C & R Health & Fitness 187A 187A URBAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 485 yd |
| Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Hmp Doncaster MARSHGATE | artificial grass pitch | 1,043 yd |
| Hexthorpe Flats HARVEST CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,048 yd |
| Goldsmiths Centre GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND SPROTBROUGH ROAD | 1,073 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.