Rose Avenue is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 8BH 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 Rose Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 8BP, DN4 8BQ, DN4 8BY, DN4 8BN, DN4 8BJ, DN4 8BA, DN4 8BL, DN4 8BE, DN4 8BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN4 8BH is primarily male, with 55% of the population 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 | 47% | 45% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 53% | 55% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 8BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 54.7% | 48.1% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 34.6% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 48.3% | 52.6% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 9.5% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 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.
In the area around DN4 8BH this area, 30.9% 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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 30.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 14.5% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 9.9% | -10.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 9.2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 10.6% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 21.3% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.5% | -11.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92% | 78% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 49.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 49.3% | -24.2% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| European Union | 21.3% | 40.1% | 18.8% | 6.1% | 34.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 8.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 49.3% | -23.9% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.3% | 15.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 12.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 16.1% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 10.4% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.1% | 76.7% | -44.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 9.5% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Romania | 21.2% | 0.9% | 20.3% |
| Other EU countries | 9% | 1.5% | 7.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Avenue was 207.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% higher than the Balby South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rose Avenue has the 24th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South and the 165th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rose Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-08-16 | £70,886 |
| 7 Rose Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-06-15 | £97,193 |
| 3 Rose Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-02-03 | £219,573 |
| 7 Rose Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2018-04-06 | £105,524 |
| 3 Rose Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2018-01-19 | £88,330 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary School Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA | - not rated | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA | - not rated | 949 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,080 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | - not rated | 4,240 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 4,244 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills Middle School Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED | - not rated | 5,021 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Village Middle School Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU | - not rated | 5,331 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 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Carr Community Sports and Science College Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 952 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 3,292 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 | 2,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 2,549 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 | 907 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Special School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | - not rated | 1,455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ's Diner @ CVA Auctions | 24 Carr Hill, Balby | 113 yd | |
| Suburb Buns and Slice | 205 Balby Road, Balby | 163 yd | |
| Roadside Cafe | 101 St Catherines Avenue, Balby | 171 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services | Belmont Works, St Catherines Avenue | 233 yd | |
| The Coffee Club Doncaster | 296 Balby Road, Balby | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Rhino | 81-89 Balby Road, Balby | 236 yd | |
| White Swan Hotel | Balby Road, Balby | 275 yd | |
| Park Social Club | 2 Victoria Road, Balby | 325 yd | |
| Plough Inn | 24 High Road, Balby | 511 yd | |
| Woodfield Social Club | Woodfield Road, Balby | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah's Desserts | Ground Floor, 155 Balby Road | 136 yd | |
| Chicos Pizza and Grill | Ground Floor, 155 Balby Road | 136 yd | |
| Wonderful 2 | 145 Balby Road, Balby | 163 yd | |
| Massimo Doncaster | 73 Balby Road, Balby | 236 yd | |
| Pizza Crazy | 300 Balby Road, Balby | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Sandford Road, Balby | 269 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Village Balby STONEGATE MEWS | health and fitness suite | 195 yd |
| Bridon Sports Ground (Closed) Cross Bank | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Sandford Road Recreation Ground SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| C & R Health & Fitness 187A 187A URBAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 939 yd |
| Hexthorpe Methodist Church URBAN ROAD | 1,007 yd | |
| Doncaster Indoor Bowls Club URBAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,057 yd |
| Hexthorpe Flats HARVEST CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,058 yd |
| Doncaster South City Learning Centre (Closed) Weston Road | 1,080 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.