Douglas Road is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 0UB 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 Douglas Road, Doncaster, DN4 0UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 0TZ, DN4 0UA, DN4 0TS, DN4 0TT, DN4 0RX, DN4 0UD, DN4 0UP, DN4 0TX, DN4 9EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN4 0UB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 51.6% | 47.2% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52.8% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 37.6% | 40.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 39.5% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 51.9% | 44.4% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 34.3% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 6.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 0UB this area, 28.7% 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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 28.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.4% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 19.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.6% | 92.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 92% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 91.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Douglas Road was 123.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the Balby South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Douglas Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South and the 351st highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Douglas Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-07-05 | £149,123 |
| 2 Douglas Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-10-08 | £140,938 |
| 18 Douglas Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-04-30 | £142,362 |
| 11 Douglas Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,750 | 2021-02-19 | £138,571 |
| 2 Douglas Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-02-04 | £94,695 |
DN4 0UB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Academy Douglas Road , DN4 0UB | 1out of 4 | 12 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mallard Primary School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | 2out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmsworth Primary School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Primary School Urban Road , Hexthorpe DN4 0HH | 2out of 4 | 1,608 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 | 2,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 3,351 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Wharton Academy Tait Avenue , Edlington DN12 1HH | 1out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 3,764 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 3,927 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| More Than Ed Independent Special School Cherry Tree Court , Woodfield Park DN4 8QN | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levett School Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 2,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Academy | Douglas Road, Balby | 3 yd | |
| Balby South Community Engagement | Broomhouse Estate Community Hall, 161 Galsworthy Close | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winning Post Hotel | Warmsworth Road, Balby | 322 yd | |
| The Spinney | 1 Forest Rise, Balby | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yang City | 96 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 442 yd | |
| Golden Star | 122 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 442 yd | |
| Pizza Range | 138 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 442 yd | |
| Black Olive Pizzeria | 108 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 442 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 120 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Retail Uk Ltd | 237 Warmsworth Road, Balby | 405 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Motivation (Doncaster) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 774 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Common Lane | grass pitches | 815 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.