Oswin Avenue is in Balby, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 0NY is located in the Hexthorpe & Balby North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oswin Avenue, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 0NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 0FE, DN4 0SP, DN4 0SW, DN4 0NU, DN4 0PA, DN4 0NT, DN4 0NX, DN4 0XF, DN4 0PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 0NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 35.7% | 35.3% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 46.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 48.3% | 38.7% | -9.6% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 43% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 9.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 14.6% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 21% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 13.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 16.8% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 18.9% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 97.3% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 93.4% | 82.2% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 15.5% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 82.4% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oswin Avenue was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% lower than the Balby South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oswin Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South and the 159th lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Youth Centre Oswin Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-11-21 | £228,308 |
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Academy Douglas Road , DN4 0UB | 1out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mallard Primary School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | 2out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 2,485 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 3,193 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| More Than Ed Independent Special School Cherry Tree Court , Woodfield Park DN4 8QN | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 2,079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Community Library | High Road, Balby | 484 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Balby Retail Park, Sandford Road | 513 yd | |
| The Coffee Club Doncaster | 296 Balby Road, Balby | 634 yd | |
| Waverley Academy | Douglas Road, Balby | 867 yd | |
| Suburb Buns and Slice | 205 Balby Road, Balby | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough Inn | 24 High Road, Balby | 484 yd | |
| White Swan Hotel | Balby Road, Balby | 727 yd | |
| Park Social Club | 2 Victoria Road, Balby | 939 yd | |
| Woodfield Social Club | Woodfield Road, Balby | 947 yd | |
| Maltings Bar | 187 Urban Road, Hexthorpe | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yang City | 96 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 461 yd | |
| Golden Star | 122 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 461 yd | |
| Pizza Range | 138 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 461 yd | |
| Black Olive Pizzeria | 108 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 461 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 120 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Sandford Road, Balby | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe Flats HARVEST CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 488 yd |
| Sandford Road Recreation Ground SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Fitness Village Balby STONEGATE MEWS | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| C & R Health & Fitness 187A 187A URBAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 955 yd |
| Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 1,070 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.