St Catherines Avenue is in Balby, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 8AJ 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 St Catherines Avenue, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 8AF, DN4 8AL, DN4 8AA, DN4 8AG, DN4 8AH, DN4 8AB, DN4 8AX, DN4 8AU, DN4 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN4 8AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.5% | 49.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 44.8% | 51.8% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 25.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 17.3% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 49.8% | 52.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 25.8% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 13.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 14% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 11.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 19.9% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 9.9% | 6.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.5% | 83% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 55.7% 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 | 79.4% | 55.7% | -23.7% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 39.2% | 25.4% | 6.1% | 33.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 55.1% | -24.0% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 15.6% | 10.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 16% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.7% | 76.7% | -37.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 12.9% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Romania | 20.3% | 0.9% | 19.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Catherines Avenue was 299.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% higher than the Balby South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Catherines Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South and the 85th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 St Catherines Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2024-07-12 | £81,970 |
| 14 St Catherines Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-01-30 | £77,521 |
| 2 St Catherines Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2022-02-25 | £90,011 |
| J D Westmorland (Garage) St Catherines Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-07-21 | £130,299 |
| 4 St Catherines Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2007-11-23 | £149,160 |
DN4 8AJ 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | 1out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Primary School Urban Road , Hexthorpe DN4 0HH | 2out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,195 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 707 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| More Than Ed Independent Special School Cherry Tree Court , Woodfield Park DN4 8QN | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Catering Services | Belmont Works, St Catherines Avenue | 263 yd | |
| Roadside Cafe | 101 St Catherines Avenue, Balby | 307 yd | |
| JJ's Diner @ CVA Auctions | 24 Carr Hill, Balby | 421 yd | |
| Suburb Buns and Slice | 205 Balby Road, Balby | 530 yd | |
| The Coffee Club Doncaster | 296 Balby Road, Balby | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Rhino | 81-89 Balby Road, Balby | 343 yd | |
| Park Social Club | 2 Victoria Road, Balby | 499 yd | |
| Balby Bridge Working Mens Club | 26 Roberts Road, Balby | 520 yd | |
| White Swan Hotel | Balby Road, Balby | 671 yd | |
| Plough Inn | 24 High Road, Balby | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massimo Doncaster | 73 Balby Road, Balby | 343 yd | |
| Eat N Treat | Elite House, Kelham Street | 374 yd | |
| Homies | Elite House, Kelham Street | 374 yd | |
| Sarah's Desserts | Ground Floor, 155 Balby Road | 495 yd | |
| Chicos Pizza and Grill | Ground Floor, 155 Balby Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Sandford Road, Balby | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Bridon Sports Ground (Closed) Cross Bank | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Fitness Village Balby STONEGATE MEWS | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Sandford Road Recreation Ground SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Hexthorpe Methodist Church URBAN ROAD | 980 yd | |
| Doncaster Indoor Bowls Club URBAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,008 yd |
| C & R Health & Fitness 187A 187A URBAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,046 yd |
| Hexthorpe Parish Church LAUGHTON ROAD | 1,058 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.