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About

Athersley is a residential suburb situated north of Barnsley town centre. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes built to accommodate the town's growing population. Local amenities include several convenience stores, takeaways, and community-focused facilities like the Athersley Recreation Centre.

The layout is defined by a series of circular distributor roads, such as Athersley Road and Smithies Lane, which channel traffic around the estate. Green spaces are integrated throughout, with playing fields and the larger Athersley Park providing recreational areas. A local landmark is the distinctively shaped, multi-peaked roof of the Athersley South Primary School building.

Area overview

On average Athersley has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Athersley is £35,139 per year. There are 7 schools in Athersley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Athersley is home to around 9,665 people, with a population density of about 3,296.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Athersley Population
9,665
Population density
3,296.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.18(+43%)
Shoplifting
22.45(+160%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.83(+122%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.42(+34%)
Public order
15(+67%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,939
92.54%
Other White
364
3.77%
African
78
0.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.4%
Other
33
0.34%
Total population: 9,660

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,466
32.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,191
15.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,144
15.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,093
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
926
12.36%
Total 16+ residents: 7,494

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,549
37.95%
Owns outright
933
22.86%
Owns with a mortgage
891
21.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
320
7.84%
Other social rented
284
6.96%
Total households: 4,082

Property prices in Athersley

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Athersley area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,750 up to £230,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Athersley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Athersley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£215,000
Semi-Detached37£150,000
Terraced16£129,500

10 years median price trend in Athersley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Athersley.

All postcodes in Athersley

S713FW

St Helens

S713AD

Laithes Lane

S713QB

Ashbourne Road

S711XD

Kingsley Close

S713RT

Athersley Road

S713QA

Dale Close

S713NA

Newstead Road

S713QX

Hardwick Crescent

S713SP

Peak Road

S711SS

Standhill Crescent

S712BG

Carlton Road

S713LJ

Industry Road

S713LY

Newstead Road

S713EE

Clipstone Avenue

S713RF

Baslow Road

S713BE

Bellbank Way

S713QZ

Hardwick Crescent

S711SU

Standhill Crescent

S712BQ

Carlton Road

S713AX

Watnall Road

S713EA

Kirkby Avenue

S713AE

Laithes Crescent

S713DJ

Hill Top Avenue

S713AS

Arnold Avenue

S713RD

Derwent Road

S713SY

Cromford Avenue

S713SZ

Cromford Avenue

S713TB

Bakewell Close

S713NF

Clifton Avenue

S713QE

Aston Drive

S713SA

Shirland Avenue

S711RR

Wakefield Road

S711XN

Blakeley Close

S713PU

Riber Avenue

S711RQ

Cayton Close

S711SN

New Lodge Crescent

S713SN

Buxton Road

S713SR

Buxton Road

S713AB

Laithes Lane

S713BU

Lindhurst Road

S713NX

Chilwell Gardens

S713SG

Matlock Road

S712BX

Fulmer Close

S713AN

Laithes Lane

S713QQ

Chatsworth Road

S713RA

Derwent Road

S713AJ

Laithes Lane

S711RU

Kirkstall Road

S713DG

Lindhurst Road

S713DT

Ollerton Road

S713NH

Hill Top Avenue

S713PP

Wingfield Road

S713QJ

Chatsworth Road

S713RY

Highfield Avenue

S713SW

Crich Avenue

S713AL

Laithes Close

S713BA

Bellbank Way

S713QP

Chatsworth Road

S711RY

Langsett Road

S713AY

Shortfield Court

S713FS

Blossom View

S713BQ

Mansfield Road

S713BW

Lindhurst Croft

S713SQ

Bamford Avenue

S713EB

Clipstone Avenue

S711SR

Elland Close

S713PA

Raven Royd

S713SX

Cromford Avenue

S713BT

Newstead Road

S713HS

Shawfield Road

S713QT

Derwent Road

S711TH

Wakefield Road

S713DZ

Kirkby Avenue

S713FA

Laithes Close

S713HU

Barkston Road

S713NY

Chilwell Mews

S713PF

Fountain Court

S713PZ

Daleclose

S713QL

Chatsworth Road

S711RP

Wakefield Road

S711UX

Rotherham Road

S713NW

North Royds Wood

S713RZ

Highfield Avenue

S712GJ

Bretton Way

S713AT

Arnold Avenue

S713EF

Rufford Avenue

S713ND

Bramcote Avenue

S713RL

Totley Close

S712GH

Carlton Court

S713AF

Laithes Lane

S713AR

Mansfield Road

S713NQ

Sheerien Close

S713NS

Carr Furlong

S713QR

Derwent Road

S713SF

Athersley Crescent

S711RZ

Beverley Close

S711SF

New Lodge Crescent

S713PW

Wingfield Road

S713SB

Athersley Crescent

S713DH

Laxton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.