Postcode report
Is DN4 9DD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DN4 9DD: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN4 9DD is a postcode in Balby South, 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 9DD, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN4 9DD are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 9DD is based on Doncaster 029 Census 2021. It covers 8,692 residents, 4,013 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 25% 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 1/10.
For property prices near DN4 9DD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DN4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £150k from 108 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DN4 9DD can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 9DD 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 9DD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records 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 9DD
Is DN4 9DD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% 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 9DD?
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 9DD?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DN4 9DD?
LocaleIQ matched DN4 9DD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN4 9DD?
The latest median sold price is £150k based on 108 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DN4 9DD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.