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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 126 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
126
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
63.63(+44%)
Shoplifting
20.59(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.83(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.8(+107%)
Public order
13.76(+56%)
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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Athersley area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,750 up to £315,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Athersley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£215,000£2,763
Semi-Detached48£162,250£2,025
Terraced12£137,000£2,000

10 years median price trend in Athersley

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

All postcodes in Athersley

S713NU

Stoney Royd

S712GH

Carlton Court

S713PX

Monsal Crescent

S712BA

Carlton Road

S713SR

Buxton Road

S713AL

Laithes Close

S713PP

Wingfield Road

S713NY

Chilwell Mews

S713AS

Arnold Avenue

S712BL

Carlton Road

S713AT

Arnold Avenue

S713RR

Greenfield Gardens

S713QE

Aston Drive

S713DF

Lindhurst Road

S713DH

Laxton Road

S713QU

Derwent Crescent

S713QN

Chatsworth Road

S713AN

Laithes Lane

S713BH

Edwins Close

S711RZ

Beverley Close

S713ND

Bramcote Avenue

S713DT

Ollerton Road

S713FA

Laithes Close

S711SP

Standhill Crescent

S713RA

Derwent Road

S713SS

Bamford Avenue

S713AY

Shortfield Court

S711TQ

Newland Road

S711RF

Hatfield Close

S711SG

Burn Place

S711XE

Ledbury Road

S711UX

Rotherham Road

S711SU

Standhill Crescent

S711ST

Standhill Crescent

S711SN

New Lodge Crescent

S713AX

Watnall Road

S713QZ

Hardwick Crescent

S712AZ

Carlton Road

S713PS

Wingfield Road

S713RX

Highfield Avenue

S713TS

Regent Crescent

S713PN

Wingfield Road

S713AA

Laithes Lane

S713BU

Lindhurst Road

S711RQ

Cayton Close

S713LR

Wakefield Road

S713EF

Rufford Avenue

S711RH

St Helens

S713DB

Lindhurst Road

S713EE

Clipstone Avenue

S713DR

Ollerton Road

S712AY

St Helens Boulevard

S713SA

Shirland Avenue

S712BX

Fulmer Close

S713FS

Blossom View

S713FT

Wingfield Close

S711XG

Rotherham Road

S713RQ

Derwent Close

S713QG

Darley Close

S713SU

Lea Road

S713RL

Totley Close

S713BJ

Edwins Close

S713FQ

Tawny Street

S713PW

Wingfield Road

S713TF

Warsop Close

S713PD

Wilford Road

S713DJ

Hill Top Avenue

S713DU

Trowell Way

S711SW

Standhill Crescent

S711SA

Ganton Place

S713RD

Derwent Road

S713QD

Ashbourne Road

S713AD

Laithes Lane

S713QF

Darley Avenue

S711TH

Wakefield Road

S713NQ

Sheerien Close

S711SQ

New Lodge Crescent

S713RZ

Highfield Avenue

S713AE

Laithes Crescent

S713LY

Newstead Road

S713QP

Chatsworth Road

S713ED

Kirkby Avenue

S712LF

Carlton Road

S711SR

Elland Close

S713BQ

Mansfield Road

S713SN

Buxton Road

S713TR

Regent Crescent

S713BD

Linby Road

S713RT

Athersley Road

S713SH

Bakewell Close

S712BJ

Carlton Road

S711SH

New Lodge Crescent

S713QX

Hardwick Crescent

S713QA

Dale Close

S713LX

Newstead Road

S713BW

Lindhurst Croft

S713NS

Carr Furlong

S713SL

Bakewell Road

S713TP

Wakefield Road

S713LT

Wakefield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.