Burton Avenue is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 8BB 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 Burton Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 8BA, DN4 8DA, DN4 8BQ, DN4 8DS, DN4 8BD, DN4 8BH, DN4 8BJ, DN4 8DD, DN4 8BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN4 8BB 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 | 50.4% | 47.2% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 52.8% | 3.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around DN4 8BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 56.6% | 53.6% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 24.8% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 44.1% | 50.5% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 10.1% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 26.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 16.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 20.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.4% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89.8% | 77.8% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 81.4% | 63.5% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 25.4% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 63.4% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 9.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 7.2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 13.7% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 11.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 76.7% | -27.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 12.8% | 0.9% | 11.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burton Avenue was 299.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% higher than the Balby South average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Burton Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South and the 86th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Burton Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-01-03 | £112,842 |
| 70 Burton Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2024-09-06 | £84,481 |
| 2 Burton Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-07-31 | £99,125 |
| 34 Burton Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2024-06-21 | £95,916 |
| 104 Burton Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2024-05-28 | £108,911 |
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary School Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | - not rated | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA | - not rated | 830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmsworth Middle School Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | - not rated | 4,117 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 4,341 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 5,102 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 5,435 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Carr Community Academy Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Carr Community Sports and Science College Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 892 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Further education | 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 | 788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Special School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suburb Buns and Slice | 205 Balby Road, Balby | 187 yd | |
| JJ's Diner @ CVA Auctions | 24 Carr Hill, Balby | 210 yd | |
| The Coffee Club Doncaster | 296 Balby Road, Balby | 273 yd | |
| Roadside Cafe | 101 St Catherines Avenue, Balby | 284 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services | Belmont Works, St Catherines Avenue | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan Hotel | Balby Road, Balby | 230 yd | |
| Balby Rhino | 81-89 Balby Road, Balby | 344 yd | |
| Park Social Club | 2 Victoria Road, Balby | 390 yd | |
| Plough Inn | 24 High Road, Balby | 409 yd | |
| Woodfield Social Club | Woodfield Road, Balby | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah's Desserts | Ground Floor, 155 Balby Road | 185 yd | |
| Chicos Pizza and Grill | Ground Floor, 155 Balby Road | 185 yd | |
| Wonderful 2 | 145 Balby Road, Balby | 187 yd | |
| Pizza Crazy | 300 Balby Road, Balby | 273 yd | |
| Massimo Doncaster | 73 Balby Road, Balby | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Sandford Road, Balby | 143 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Village Balby STONEGATE MEWS | health and fitness suite | 88 yd |
| Sandford Road Recreation Ground SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Bridon Sports Ground (Closed) Cross Bank | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| C & R Health & Fitness 187A 187A URBAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 966 yd |
| Hexthorpe Flats HARVEST CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,014 yd |
| Doncaster South City Learning Centre (Closed) Weston Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Hexthorpe Methodist Church URBAN ROAD | 1,069 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 | 176.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.