Nicholson Road is in Hexthorpe, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 0HQ 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 Nicholson Road, Hexthorpe, Doncaster, DN4 0HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 0EZ, DN4 0HA, DN4 0HG, DN4 0HB, DN4 0HH, DN4 0HD, DN4 0ER, DN4 0HF, DN4 0HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN4 0HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 45.6% | 47.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 54.4% | 52.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 42% | 39.6% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 36.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 13.1% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 50.9% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34.2% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 0HQ this area, 30% 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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 30% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 17% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 8.5% | -4.3% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 20.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 8% | 3.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 87.2% | 75.7% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 59% 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 | 84% | 59% | -25.0% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| European Union | 10% | 30.1% | 20.1% | 6.1% | 24.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 59% | -24.6% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 13.2% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 10.2% | 7.0% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 13.9% | 0.9% | 13.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nicholson Road was 114.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Hexthorpe & Balby North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nicholson Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hexthorpe & Balby North and the 382nd highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nicholson Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-12-11 | £123,455 |
| 17 Nicholson Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2024-07-12 | £91,551 |
| 17 Nicholson Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2024-05-09 | £55,912 |
| 31 Nicholson Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-03-21 | £135,126 |
| 25 Nicholson Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-03-06 | £118,235 |
DN4 0HQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 250 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill Primary Academy Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | 1out of 4 | 1,495 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 | 1,790 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 2,796 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 | 1,088 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 1,784 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 | 216 yd | |
| Angies Tasty Corner | 91 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 666 yd | |
| Suburb Buns and Slice | 205 Balby Road, Balby | 886 yd | |
| The Coffee Club Doncaster | 296 Balby Road, Balby | 898 yd | |
| JJ's Diner @ CVA Auctions | 24 Carr Hill, Balby | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltings Bar | 187 Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 96 yd | |
| Park Social Club | 2 Victoria Road, Balby | 722 yd | |
| White Swan Hotel | Balby Road, Balby | 860 yd | |
| Balby Rhino | 81-89 Balby Road, Balby | 874 yd | |
| Balby Bridge Working Mens Club | 26 Roberts Road, Balby | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Fish Bar | 206 Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 153 yd | |
| Seng Lee | 115 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 666 yd | |
| Pizza Legend | 113 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 666 yd | |
| Nez Fried Chicken | 44 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe | 854 yd | |
| Massimo Doncaster | 73 Balby Road, Balby | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| C & R Health & Fitness 187A 187A URBAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 100 yd |
| Hexthorpe Methodist Church URBAN ROAD | 286 yd | |
| Eden Grove Sports Ground (Closed) Eden Grove | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Doncaster Indoor Bowls Club URBAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 330 yd |
| Doncaster Ac Track (Closed) Eden Grove | athletics tracks | 401 yd |
| Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Hexthorpe Flats HARVEST CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Hexthorpe Parish Church LAUGHTON ROAD | 605 yd | |
| Fitness Village Balby STONEGATE MEWS | health and fitness suite | 1,020 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.