Shadyside is in Hexthorpe, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 0DU 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 Shadyside, Hexthorpe, Doncaster, DN4 0DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 0HE, DN4 0HD, DN4 0HF, DN4 0DT, DN4 0HX, DN4 0HG, DN4 0JD, DN4 0HJ, DN4 0JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 0DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.4% | 30.7% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 32.7% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 20.5% | 19.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 13.9% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.1%) 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 | 24.7% | 26.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -22.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 32% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 25.5% | 27% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 14.3% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 9.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
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 0DU this area, 44.2% 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 13.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.8% | 44.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 26.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 15.6% | 5.4% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 10.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.2% | 10.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 13.1% | -2.2% | 33.8% | -20.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97% | 90.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 93.2% | 82.4% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 11.7% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 82.4% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shadyside was 210.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% lower than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shadyside has the 30th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 166th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-12-17 | £165,387 |
| 204 Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-05-15 | £147,246 |
| 192 Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-04-23 | £130,890 |
| 204 Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2017-02-10 | £155,601 |
| 198 Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2013-07-22 | £177,527 |
DN4 0DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN4 0DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe Primary School Urban Road , Hexthorpe DN4 0HH | 2out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill Primary Academy Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | 1out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,967 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 1,954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Indoor Bowling Club | Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 391 yd | |
| Angies Tasty Corner | 91 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 825 yd | |
| The Coffee Club Doncaster | 296 Balby Road, Balby | 964 yd | |
| Suburb Buns and Slice | 205 Balby Road, Balby | 993 yd | |
| Balby Community Library | High Road, Balby | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltings Bar | 187 Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 252 yd | |
| Park Social Club | 2 Victoria Road, Balby | 850 yd | |
| White Swan Hotel | Balby Road, Balby | 945 yd | |
| Plough Inn | 24 High Road, Balby | 1,003 yd | |
| Balby Rhino | 81-89 Balby Road, Balby | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Fish Bar | 206 Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 150 yd | |
| Seng Lee | 115 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 825 yd | |
| Pizza Legend | 113 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 825 yd | |
| Mr Fish | 4 Newton Lane, Sprotbrough | 936 yd | |
| Lucky Seven | 2 Newton Lane, Sprotbrough | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| C & R Health & Fitness 187A 187A URBAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 241 yd |
| Eden Grove Sports Ground (Closed) Eden Grove | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Doncaster Ac Track (Closed) Eden Grove | athletics tracks | 416 yd |
| Hexthorpe Methodist Church URBAN ROAD | 459 yd | |
| Doncaster Indoor Bowls Club URBAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 494 yd |
| Hexthorpe Flats HARVEST CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 502 yd |
| Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Hexthorpe Parish Church LAUGHTON ROAD | 757 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Centre GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND GOLDSMITH CENTRE FORMAL LAND SPROTBROUGH ROAD | 1,024 yd | |
| Richmond Hill Primary Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.