Balby

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Balby

Tesco Extra, Potteric Carr, Doncaster
Tesco Extra, Potteric Carr, Doncaster Credit: Mike Pennington

Balby is a suburb located in the southern part of Doncaster, a metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles from the town center and is bordered by the districts of Hexthorpe, Wheatley, and Warmsworth.

Historically, Balby was a small village before becoming part of the expanding urban area of Doncaster in the 19th century. Today, it is a residential area with a mix of housing, ranging from modern developments to older Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. The suburb is known for its relatively affordable property prices, attracting both families and young professionals.

Balby offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. The local area features several schools, including primary and secondary institutions, providing educational opportunities for children of all ages. Additionally, there are various supermarkets, shops, and restaurants scattered throughout the area, ensuring residents have access to everyday essentials and leisure options.

Transportation in Balby is well-served by a network of roads and public transport. The suburb benefits from good connectivity to the rest of Doncaster, with regular bus services operating to the town center and surrounding areas. The nearby Balby Carr Community Academy railway station provides direct links to neighboring towns and cities, including Sheffield and Leeds.

Overall, Balby offers a pleasant residential environment with convenient amenities, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a suburban setting within easy reach of Doncaster's urban facilities.

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Balby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.505259/-1.148844 or Grid Reference SE5601. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tesco Extra, Potteric Carr, Doncaster
Tesco Extra, Potteric Carr, Doncaster
Tesco Extra, Doncaster
Tesco Extra, Doncaster
Tesco Extra, Doncaster
Tesco Extra, Doncaster
Bus terminus, Alverley Lane, Doncaster For the half hourly First South Yorkshire No 16.
Bus terminus, Alverley Lane, Doncaster
For the half hourly First South Yorkshire No 16.
Doncaster Tesco Extra erm, pretty much does what is says on the tin - Tesco and just about everything else under the sun, even kitchen sinks too.
Doncaster Tesco Extra
erm, pretty much does what is says on the tin - Tesco and just about everything else under the sun, even kitchen sinks too.
Trees Not Trains This former railway line once served a former nearby coal mine.  St Catherine's Well is just off to the left.
Trees Not Trains
This former railway line once served a former nearby coal mine. St Catherine's Well is just off to the left.
A1(M) to J36 This section of the A1 is designated motorway status as it passes Doncaster.  The sign is for J36 which is in the next square north and west of this one.
A1(M) to J36
This section of the A1 is designated motorway status as it passes Doncaster. The sign is for J36 which is in the next square north and west of this one.
Entrance to Bridgeacre Nursery On Bromhouse Lane.
Entrance to Bridgeacre Nursery
On Bromhouse Lane.
Early morning in Tesco's car park Almost in the middle of nowhere.
Early morning in Tesco's car park
Almost in the middle of nowhere.
A1M southbound
A1M southbound
On the A1(M)
On the A1(M)
Bridge over the A1(M)
Bridge over the A1(M)
Alverley Road Bridge, A1(M) The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. 
For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
Alverley Road Bridge, A1(M)
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M) - Alverley Road Bridge The bridge seems to have been polished on its underside over the inside lane. Was this an over-height load of straw?
A1(M) - Alverley Road Bridge
The bridge seems to have been polished on its underside over the inside lane. Was this an over-height load of straw?
Railway bridge This bridge was part of the Dearne Valley Railway, constructed between 1902 and 1909, but carried no passenger services east of Edlington. It maintained a link from Black Carr Junction on the GNR to the Yorkshire Main Colliery from 1972 until it became redundant on the closure of the colliery in 1985.
Railway bridge
This bridge was part of the Dearne Valley Railway, constructed between 1902 and 1909, but carried no passenger services east of Edlington. It maintained a link from Black Carr Junction on the GNR to the Yorkshire Main Colliery from 1972 until it became redundant on the closure of the colliery in 1985.
A1 (M) from Alverley Road Bridge
A1 (M) from Alverley Road Bridge
Former railway bridge
Former railway bridge
China Spring on Springwell Lane, Doncaster Formerly the Alverley Inn public house.
China Spring on Springwell Lane, Doncaster
Formerly the Alverley Inn public house.
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Balby is located at Grid Ref: SE5601 (Lat: 53.505259, Lng: -1.148844)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Doncaster

Police Authority: South Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.505259,-1.148844
Bus Stop
Sandford Road/Woodfield Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 370040711
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Bus Stop
Sandford Road/Grange Avenue
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Sandford Road/Surrey Street
Bus: yes
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Naptan Bearing: S
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Naptan Indicator: 40676
Naptan Landmark: Playing Fields
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
Balby Road/Alexandra Road
Bus: yes
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Naptan Indicator: 40681
Naptan Landmark: 40681
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Balby Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.508546/-1.1478283
Bus Stop
Greenfield Lane/High Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 370040684
Naptan Bearing: SE
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Naptan Indicator: 40684
Naptan Landmark: Church/Old Church Hall
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Greenfield Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5074986/-1.1511784
Bus Stop
Warmsworth Road/Hall Flat Lane
Alt Name: Warmsworth Road/Hall Flat Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AltCommonName: Warmsworth Road/Hall Flat Lane
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Naptan Bearing: W
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Naptan Indicator: 41239
Naptan Landmark: WINDSOR GARAGE
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Warmsworth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5045906/-1.1556091
Bus Stop
High Road/Furnival Road
Alt Name: High Road/Furnival Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AltCommonName: High Road/Furnival Road
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Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: High Road/Furnival Road
Naptan Indicator: 45430
Naptan Landmark: The Plough/Tavr Centre
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: High Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5061472/-1.1520046
Bus Stop
Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue
Alt Name: Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue
Bus: yes
Naptan AltCommonName: Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue
Naptan AtcoCode: 370045431
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue
Naptan Indicator: 45431
Naptan Landmark: 45431
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Warmsworth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5047297/-1.1562094
Bus Stop
High Road/Furnival Road
Alt Name: High Road/Furnival Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AltCommonName: High Road/Furnival Road
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Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: High Road/Furnival Road
Naptan Indicator: 45432
Naptan Landmark: THE PLOUGH
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: High Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5065645/-1.1516678
Bus Stop
Sandford Road/Woodfield Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 370045433
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Sandford Road/Woodfield Road
Naptan Indicator: 45433
Naptan Landmark: 45433
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Sandford Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5041059/-1.150628
Bus Stop
Balby Road/Burton Avenue
Alt Name: Balby Road/Burton Avenue
Bus: yes
Naptan AltCommonName: Balby Road/Burton Avenue
Naptan AtcoCode: 370045435
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Balby Road/Burton Avenue
Naptan Indicator: 45435
Naptan Landmark: COOP SUPERMARKET
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Balby Road
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5083084/-1.1477118
Bus Stop
Sandford Road/Balby Road
Alt Name: Sandford Road/Balby Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AltCommonName: Sandford Road/Balby Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 370045609
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Sandford Road/Balby Road
Naptan Indicator: 45609
Naptan Landmark: TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Sandford Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5068788/-1.1487029
Bus Stop
Greenfield Lane/High Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 370046215
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Greenfield Lane/High Road
Naptan Indicator: 46215
Naptan Landmark: Streetlight No 28453
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Greenfield Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5075733/-1.151569
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.5046584/-1.1462412
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 53.5077284/-1.1484161
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5042839/-1.1418438
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5047493/-1.1431401
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5054396/-1.1450162
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5060484/-1.1467351
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5067152/-1.1485169
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 53.5076168/-1.1488389
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 53.5085755/-1.1449181
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 53.5082762/-1.1479055
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 53.508264/-1.1481855
Access: no
Barrier: block
Bicycle: no
Foot: no
Horse: no
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 53.5064159/-1.1555778
Fast Food
McDonald's
Brand: McDonald's
Brand Wikidata: Q38076
Brand Wikipedia: en:McDonald's
Contact Website: https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/location/doncaster/balby---sandford-road/balby-retail-park/8261209.html
Cuisine: burger
Delivery: no
Drive Through: yes
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Level: 0
Operator: mcdonalds
Outdoor Seating: yes
Smoking: outside
Takeaway: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 53.5072822/-1.1480931
rose park
Access: yes
Leisure: playground
Opening Hours: 24/7
Operator: n/a
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 53.5076605/-1.1446532
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 53.5069553/-1.1507104
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 53.504842/-1.1553831
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 53.5048022/-1.1551349
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 53.5067944/-1.1507643
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 53.5046885/-1.1552196
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 53.5076485/-1.1486975
Car Rental
Thrifty
Brand: Thrifty
Brand Wikidata: Q2429546
Lat/Long: 53.508562/-1.1470307
Car Rental
Europcar
Brand: Europcar
Brand Wikidata: Q1376256
Lat/Long: 53.5090006/-1.1463173
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 53.507684/-1.1485493
Atm
Lat/Long: 53.508227/-1.1485194
Addr City: Doncaster
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 228
Addr Postcode: DN4 0NE
Addr Street: Balby Road
Fhrs Id: 366313
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 53.5091964/-1.1468728
Post Office
Sandford Road Post Office
Addr City: Doncaster
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 122-124
Addr Postcode: DN4 8EU
Addr Street: Sandford Road
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Check Date: 2022-05-27
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/2183110/sandford-road
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00
Ref Pol Id: 8078
Lat/Long: 53.5012552/-1.1516322
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 53.5028658/-1.1534867
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