DN4 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DN4 district covers Balby Carr, Bessacarr Bawtry Road, Balby South. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 11 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DN4
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DN4 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in DN4
- Balby Central Primary Academy · DN4 0LL · Good (2024) · Bottom 11% in England
- Bessacarr Primary · DN4 7DT · Good (2023) · Top 28% in England
- Carr Lodge Academy · DN4 8GA · Remains Good (2024) · Top 29% in England
- Hatchell Wood Primary Academy · DN4 6SL · Good (2022) · Bottom 17% in England
- Hawthorn Primary School · DN4 6LQ · Good (2024) · Bottom 21% in England
- Hexthorpe Primary School · DN4 0HH · Good (2023) · Bottom 1% in England
- Lakeside Primary Academy · DN4 5ES · Good (2024) · Bottom 5% in England
- St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School · DN4 0JN · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 24% in England
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School · DN4 5EP · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 45% in England
- The Mallard Academy · DN4 9HU · Inadequate in some areas (2024)
- Warmsworth Primary School · DN4 9RG · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 32% in England
- Waverley Academy · DN4 0UB · Good (2022) · Bottom 48% in England
Secondary schools in DN4
- Astrea Academy Woodfields · DN4 8ND · Good (2024) · Bottom 10% in England
- XP East · DN4 5NG · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 24% in England
- XP School · DN4 5NG · Good (2023) · Bottom 29% in England
Fee-paying schools in DN4
- Journey Education Group · DN4 8QN · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- More Than Ed Independent School · DN4 8QN · Inspected by ISI
- Sycamore Hall Preparatory School · DN4 8PT · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Waterside School · DN4 5JW · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in DN4
- Bright Beginnings Day Nursery and Preschool · DN4 8DR · Good (Ofsted)
- Building Blocks Montessori Ltd · DN4 5JB · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Paskals Day Nursery Limited · DN4 0RD · Requires improvement (Ofsted)
- Sunny Skies Academy · DN4 8DE
- Blossom Grove Childcare Ltd · DN4 6RQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-School · DN4 7AD · Good (Ofsted)
- Tiddlywinks Pre School (Bessacarr) · DN4 5NW · Good (Ofsted)
- Seedlings · DN4 9HT · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Granby Nursery Doncaster · DN4 6BX
- Developing Futures · DN4 0JT
GP surgeries in DN4
- The Oakwood Surgery · DN4 6BU
- St. Johns Group Practice · DN4 0TH
- The Scott Practice · DN4 0TG
Neighbourhoods in DN4
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DN4 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Carr | 18% | £163k | Very high | 9 min |
| Bessacarr Bawtry Road | 16% | £265k | Average | 11 min |
| Balby South | 14% | £160k | Very high | 12 min |
| Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside | 13% | £225k | High | 11 min |
| Central Doncaster & Hyde Park | 11% | £100k | Very high | 11 min |
| Cantley Park | 10% | £165k | High | 12 min |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 7% | £114k | Very high | 7 min |
| Warmsworth, Braithwell & Stainton | 7% | £200k | Average | 12 min |
| Belle Vue & Town Fields | 3% | £180k | Very high | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the DN4 postcode?
DN4 covers 11 neighbourhoods in Balby Carr, Bessacarr Bawtry Road, Balby South, with 1,329 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DN4?
The typical home price across DN4's neighbourhoods is £163k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DN4?
14 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a DN4 postcode, plus 4 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from DN4?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Sheffield 53 minutes; York 57 minutes.