Urban Road is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 0EP 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 Urban Road, Doncaster, DN4 0EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 0EW, DN4 0DJ, DN4 0DL, DN4 0ES, DN4 0ER, DN4 0EY, DN4 0ET, DN4 0EX, DN4 0DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 0EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 0EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 38.6% | 49.1% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 33% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 10.8% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 44.7% | 51.4% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 30.6% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 0EP this area, 35.2% 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 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 35.2% | 8.1% | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 17.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 12.9% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 0.8% | 15.4% |
| White | 91.2% | 67.3% | -23.9% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 86.1% | 58.6% | -27.5% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 33.7% | 23.9% | 6.1% | 27.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 58.6% | -25.8% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 13% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 18.2% | 12.8% | 2.9% | 15.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.1% | 76.7% | -37.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 22.2% | 1.5% | 20.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Urban Road was 109.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Urban Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 399th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Urban Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-08-24 | £108,392 |
| 100 Urban Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-06-10 | £83,058 |
| 108 Urban Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2022-06-10 | £97,455 |
| 92 Urban Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2022-02-17 | £83,623 |
| 132 Urban Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-09-24 | £76,404 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe Primary School Urban Road , Hexthorpe DN4 0HH | 2out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill Primary Academy Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | 1out of 4 | 1,292 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 | 1,575 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 2,610 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 | 1,196 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Indoor Bowling Club | Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 2 yd | |
| Angies Tasty Corner | 91 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 458 yd | |
| Suburb Buns and Slice | 205 Balby Road, Balby | 859 yd | |
| JJ's Diner @ CVA Auctions | 24 Carr Hill, Balby | 881 yd | |
| The Coffee Club Doncaster | 296 Balby Road, Balby | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltings Bar | 187 Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 200 yd | |
| Park Social Club | 2 Victoria Road, Balby | 666 yd | |
| Balby Bridge Working Mens Club | 26 Roberts Road, Balby | 755 yd | |
| Balby Rhino | 81-89 Balby Road, Balby | 795 yd | |
| White Swan Hotel | Balby Road, Balby | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Fish Bar | 206 Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 353 yd | |
| Seng Lee | 115 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 458 yd | |
| Pizza Legend | 113 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 458 yd | |
| Nez Fried Chicken | 44 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 644 yd | |
| Massimo Doncaster | 73 Balby Road, Balby | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe Methodist Church URBAN ROAD | 72 yd | |
| Doncaster Indoor Bowls Club URBAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 127 yd |
| C & R Health & Fitness 187A 187A URBAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 226 yd |
| Eden Grove Sports Ground (Closed) Eden Grove | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Hexthorpe Parish Church LAUGHTON ROAD | 407 yd | |
| Doncaster Ac Track (Closed) Eden Grove | athletics tracks | 424 yd |
| Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Hexthorpe Flats HARVEST CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Fitness Village Balby STONEGATE MEWS | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.