Postcode report
Is DN4 5LE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DN4 5LE: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN4 5LE is a postcode in Hexthorpe & Balby North, Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DN4 5LE, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 47% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN4 5LE are health and housing, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DN4 5LE is based on Doncaster 025 Census 2021. It covers 8,088 residents, 3,131 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near DN4 5LE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DN4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £150k from 86 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DN4 5LE can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DN4 5LE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DN4 5LE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DN4 5LE
Is DN4 5LE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 47% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DN4 5LE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DN4 5LE?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DN4 5LE?
LocaleIQ matched DN4 5LE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN4 5LE?
The latest median sold price is £150k based on 86 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DN4 5LE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.