Melford Drive is in Doncaster and in Doncaster district. DN4 9BQ 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 Melford Drive, Doncaster, DN4 9BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: DN4 9BH, DN4 9SA, DN4 9AT, DN4 9BE, DN4 9BJ, DN4 9BG, DN4 9AY, DN4 9SB, DN4 9BL.

Melford Drive Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Melford Drive are based on 99 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Doncaster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN4 9BQ

Average Price
£164,584
Semi-Detached
£159,312
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£220,815
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melford Drive

Average Price
£179,445
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melford DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
54 Melford Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£155,0002022-10-14 £155,719
38 Melford Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£110,0002020-10-02 £135,321
48 Melford Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£119,0002019-09-04 £156,160
64 Melford Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£120,0002018-08-10 £160,381
48 Melford Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£105,0002018-06-15 £141,325

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Woodfield Primary School
Gurney Road, Balby DN4 8LA 		908 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Mallard Primary School
Cedar Road, Balby DN4 9HU 		1,082 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Carr Lodge Academy
Grady Drive, Balby DN4 8GA 		1,220 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
1out of 4Waverley Academy
Douglas Road, DN4 0UB 		1,383 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Warmsworth Primary School
Mill Lane, Warmsworth DN4 9RG 		2,174 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
1out of 4Astrea Academy Woodfields
Weston Road, DN4 8ND 		1,214 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4XP School
Middle Bank, DN4 5NG 		3,356 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
1out of 4Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Tait Avenue, Edlington DN12 1HH 		3,357 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
- not ratedDoncaster UTC
College Road, DN1 3BF 		3,431 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
- not ratedXP East
Middle Bank, DN4 5NG 		3,503 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedMore Than Ed Independent Special School
Cherry Tree Court, Woodfield Park DN4 8QN 		668 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Maple Medical PRU
Cedar Road, Balby DN4 9HT 		894 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedSycamore Hall Preparatory School
1 Hall Flat Lane, Balby DN4 8PT 		1,189 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedHarrison College
Barclay Court, Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ 		2,662 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4The Levett School
Melton Road, Sprotbrough DN5 7SB 		3,318 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Alverley InnSpringwell Lane, Balby171 yd
Diamond Activity & Therapeutic ServicesSt Catherines Hospital, Tickhill Road558 yd
Tickhill Road HospitalTickhill Road, Balby558 yd
Woody's Sports BarWoodfield Leisure And Squash Club, Woodfield Park559 yd
Flourish EnterprisesWoodfield Park, St Catherines House Business Centre562 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Spinney1 Forest Rise, Balby876 yd
Maple TreePlantation Road, Balby965 yd
Woodfield Social ClubWoodfield Road, Balby1,086 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Alverley Express BBQ houseUnits 3 And 4, Springwell Lane171 yd
Alverley FisheriesUnit 6, Springwell Lane171 yd
Weston Fish Bar44 Weston Road, Balby933 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AsdaSpringwell Lane, Balby171 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Balby Community Sports Village
CONISTON DRIVE 		grass pitches365 yd
Woodfield Squash And Leisure Club
TICKHILL ROAD 		health and fitness suite, squash courts485 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed76.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed154.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Melford Drive Street dangerous?

In 2023, 177 crimes were reported near Melford Drive . 47% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. Crime level on this street is below average. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of DN4 9BQ.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

More Crime Statistics for Melford Drive, Doncaster, DN4 9BQ

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 177
Violence And Sexual Offences 52
Anti Social Behaviour 40
Vehicle Crime 24
Criminal Damage And Arson 16
Public Order 15
Burglary 8
Shoplifting 6
Other Theft 5
Other Crime 5
Drugs 2
Robbery 2
Possession Of Weapons 1
Theft From The Person 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of DN4 9BQ.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Priestley Close400 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Rydal Court446 yd
2023-12Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Sawston Close92 yd
2023-12ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Madingley Close122 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Ormsby Close245 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Rydal Court446 yd
2023-12Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Rydal Court446 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Rydal Court446 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Rydal Court446 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Rydal Court446 yd
More Crime Statistics for Melford Drive, Doncaster, DN4 9BQ

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in DN4 9BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired60
Full-Time Employee60
Part-Time Employee25
Self-Employed17
Looking after home or family9
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Other5
Student (economically inactive)5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Manufacturing26
Human health and social work activities26
Education12
Transport and storage12
Construction11
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Other5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Administrative and support service activities4
Financial and insurance activities3
Information and communication3
Accommodation and food service activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

People

Gender

Female109
Male118

Partnership Status

Single52
Married: Opposite sex109
Separated2
Divorced20
Widowed16

Health

Very good health95
Good health89
Fair health28
Bad health10
Very bad health4

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications52
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 28
Apprenticeship20
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 37
Degree or Similar 36
Other4

Culture

Ethnic Group

Black Caribbean1
Mixed Other1
White227

Country of Birth

United Kingdom225
European Union3
The Americas and the Caribbean1

Length of Residence

Born in the UK225
10+ Years4

Passport Held

United Kingdom194
Poland1
No passport held33

Religion

No religion98
Christian121
Other religion1
Not answered9
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