Carr Hill is in Balby, Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 8BL 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 Carr Hill, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 8BE, DN4 8BJ, DN4 8AP, DN4 8BN, DN4 8BP, DN4 8BH, DN4 8AW, DN4 8BY, DN4 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN4 8BL 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 8BL, 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 Carr Hill 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.
Carr Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Carr Hill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2023-01-04 | £94,872 |
| 61 Carr Hill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-12-14 | £122,507 |
| 80 Carr Hill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2022-09-15 | £79,328 |
| 68 Carr Hill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-07-30 | £104,237 |
| 84 Carr Hill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2022-01-31 | £58,966 |
DN4 8BL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Primary School Urban Road , Hexthorpe DN4 0HH | 2out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | 1out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 1,563 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,256 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 | 928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 990 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,495 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 | 1,680 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Keepmoat Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 2,171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadside Cafe | 101 St Catherines Avenue, Balby | 66 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services | Belmont Works, St Catherines Avenue | 127 yd | |
| JJ's Diner @ CVA Auctions | 24 Carr Hill, Balby | 171 yd | |
| Suburb Buns and Slice | 205 Balby Road, Balby | 258 yd | |
| The Coffee Club Doncaster | 296 Balby Road, Balby | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Rhino | 81-89 Balby Road, Balby | 246 yd | |
| Park Social Club | 2 Victoria Road, Balby | 379 yd | |
| White Swan Hotel | Balby Road, Balby | 381 yd | |
| Plough Inn | 24 High Road, Balby | 617 yd | |
| Woodfield Social Club | Woodfield Road, Balby | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah's Desserts | Ground Floor, 155 Balby Road | 225 yd | |
| Chicos Pizza and Grill | Ground Floor, 155 Balby Road | 225 yd | |
| Massimo Doncaster | 73 Balby Road, Balby | 246 yd | |
| Wonderful 2 | 145 Balby Road, Balby | 258 yd | |
| Pizza Crazy | 300 Balby Road, Balby | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Sandford Road, Balby | 358 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Village Balby STONEGATE MEWS | health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| Bridon Sports Ground (Closed) Cross Bank | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Sandford Road Recreation Ground SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Balby Central Primary Academy LITTLEMOOR LANE | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| C & R Health & Fitness 187A 187A URBAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,004 yd |
| Hexthorpe Methodist Church URBAN ROAD | 1,045 yd | |
| Doncaster South City Learning Centre (Closed) Weston Road | 1,062 yd | |
| Doncaster Indoor Bowls Club URBAN ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,091 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.