Carr Hill is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 8DH 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, Doncaster, DN4 8DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN4 8DH 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 8DH, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global M S I Plc Carr Hill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £7,500,000 | 2018-09-10 | £10,060,976 |
DN4 8DH 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Lodge Academy Grady Drive , Balby DN4 8GA | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Sandy Lane , DN4 5ES | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | 1out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 1out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | - not rated | 1,918 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,329 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 | 1,018 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| More Than Ed Independent Special School Cherry Tree Court , Woodfield Park DN4 8QN | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Leger Way , DN2 6AY | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster School for the Deaf Leger Way , DN2 6AY | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Call Insurance | Unit 1, Carolina Court | 556 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Sidings Court, Lakeside | 656 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Lakeside Village, Wilmington Drive | 676 yd | |
| Mack Opco Ltd | Doncaster International Hotel, Decoy Bank South | 709 yd | |
| Highfield Coffee Social | Highfield Awarding Body For Compliance, Firstpoint | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Farm Pub Restaurant | Bullrush Grove, Balby | 753 yd | |
| The Lakeside Beefeater | Lakeside Beefeater And Premier Inn, Wilmington Drive | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Unit 1a, Water Vole Way | 514 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Doncaster) NUFFIELD HEALTH NUFFIELD HEALTH SIDINGS COURT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 608 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.