Browning Avenue is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 8LH is located in the Balby South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Doncaster Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Browning Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN4 8NE, DN4 8LP, DN4 8LR, DN4 8LN, DN4 8NF, DN4 8NH, DN4 8NQ, DN4 8NG, DN4 8NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN4 8LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21% | 30.6% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 43.7% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12% | 7.8% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 18.9% | 15% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (51.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 21.8% | 30.3% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -18.1% |
| Good health | 22.6% | 21.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -12.4% |
| Fair health | 27.6% | 26.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Bad health | 21% | 13.3% | -7.7% | 4.0% | 9.3% |
| Very bad health | 7% | 9.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 7.9% |
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 8LH this area, 43.8% 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 12.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 62.2% | 43.8% | -18.4% | 18.2% | 25.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 10.3% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 10.8% | 3.5% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 12.3% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -21.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.8% | 89.7% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 85% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 85% | -12.7% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 9.6% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 85% | -12.7% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 36.5% | 13.5% | 23.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browning Avenue was 177.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% higher than the Balby South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Browning Avenue has the 31st highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South and the 216th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Browning Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-07-31 | £126,023 |
| 35 Browning Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-04-29 | £142,394 |
| 38 Browning Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2013-05-28 | £175,200 |
| 38 Browning Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2009-03-27 | £130,471 |
| 33 Browning Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £61,010 | 2003-12-17 | £144,573 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DN4 8LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA | - not rated | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA | - not rated | 444 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Lodge Academy Grady Drive , Balby DN4 8GA | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mallard Academy Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Central Primary Academy Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 1,535 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 | 2,998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edlington Victoria Middle School Victoria Road , Edlington DN12 1BN | - not rated | 3,864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 5,202 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 | 184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Carr Community Sports and Science College Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND | - not rated | 184 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields Weston Road , DN4 8ND | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 2out of 4 | 2,351 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 | 1,318 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 3,354 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 | 3,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| More Than Ed Independent School Cherry Tree Court , Cherry Tree Way Woodfield Park DN4 8QN | - not rated | 714 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Journey Education Group Oak Tree Lodge , Tickhill Road DN4 8QN | - not rated | 714 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Hall Preparatory School 1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Special School Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Medical PRU Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linney Centre | Weston Road, Balby | 163 yd | |
| Flourish Enterprises | Woodfield Park, St Catherines House Business Centre | 707 yd | |
| Dadesley Crafting CIC | Woodfield Park, St Catherines House Business Centre | 707 yd | |
| Diamond Activity & Therapeutic Services | St Catherines Hospital, Tickhill Road | 712 yd | |
| Tickhill Road Hospital | Tickhill Road, Balby | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Social Club | Woodfield Road, Balby | 376 yd | |
| Plough Inn | 24 High Road, Balby | 993 yd | |
| White Swan Hotel | Balby Road, Balby | 1,055 yd | |
| Maple Tree | Plantation Road, Balby | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Fish Bar | 44 Weston Road, Balby | 163 yd | |
| Pizza Crazy | 300 Balby Road, Balby | 1,016 yd | |
| Sarah's Desserts | Ground Floor, 155 Balby Road | 1,064 yd | |
| Chicos Pizza and Grill | Ground Floor, 155 Balby Road | 1,064 yd | |
| Wonderful 2 | 145 Balby Road, Balby | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Sandford Road, Balby | 815 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Unit 1a, Water Vole Way | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doncaster South City Learning Centre (Closed) Weston Road | 255 yd | |
| Astrea Academy Woodfields (Academy Of Sport) WESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Sandford Road Recreation Ground SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Woodfield Squash And Leisure Club TICKHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 675 yd |
| Bridon Sports Ground (Closed) Cross Bank | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Carr Lodge Academy GRADY DRIVE | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Fitness Village Balby STONEGATE MEWS | health and fitness suite | 903 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.