Postcode report
Is DN4 9DF a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DN4 9DF: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN4 9DF 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 9DF, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN4 9DF 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 9DF 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 9DF, 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 9DF can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 9DF 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 9DF 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 9DF
Is DN4 9DF 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 9DF?
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 9DF?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DN4 9DF?
LocaleIQ matched DN4 9DF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN4 9DF?
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 9DF?
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.