Barnsley Town is the commercial and cultural hub of the borough, featuring a mix of retail, dining, and leisure options. The town centre includes the Alhambra Shopping Centre and Barnsley Market, offering a range of shops and stalls. Key landmarks like the Town Hall and the Glass Works regeneration project reflect the area’s ongoing development. Public transport links, including the bus station, make it easily accessible.
Park Road, located near the town centre, is a residential area with a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It is close to local amenities, including schools and parks like Locke Park, providing green space for recreation. The area benefits from its proximity to the town centre while maintaining a quieter, community-focused atmosphere.
On average Barnsley Town & Park Road has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 292 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Barnsley Town & Park Road is £34,800 per year. There are 7 schools in Barnsley Town & Park Road: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Barnsley Town & Park Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £640,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £178,000 |
| Terraced | 111 | £115,000 |
10 years price trend in Barnsley Town & Park Road
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Barnsley Town & Park Road
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St Mary's Place
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Grafton Street
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Plumber Street
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Pitt Street
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Church Street
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Church Street
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Church Street
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Stock's Lane
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Racecommon Road
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Lower Castlereagh Street
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Park Road
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Park Road
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Regent Street
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Station Road
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Bailey Croft
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Shaw Lane
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Racecommon Road
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Church Street
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Bingley Street
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Brierfield Close
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The Blossoms
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Green Lane
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Wall Street
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Longcar Lane
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Spencer Street
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Cheapside
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Burleigh Court
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Sackville Street
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Berneslai Close
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St Mary's Place
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Graham's Orchard
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Pitt Street
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Derby Street
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Cranbrook Street
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Cranbrook Street
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Locke Street
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Barnsley Town & Park Road
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Summer Lane
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Johnson Street
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Pitt Street
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Charles Street
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Wellington Street
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Alma Street
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Barnsley Town & Park Road
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Church Street
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Bridge Street
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Stock's Lane
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Church Street
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Day Street
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West View
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Highstone Avenue
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County Way
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Regent Street
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Rock Street
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Stock's Lane
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Chesham Road
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Church Street
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Church Street
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Denton Street
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Meadow Street
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Keir Street
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Harborough Hill Road
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Castle Street
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St John's Road
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Peel Square
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Pitt Street
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Blenheim Road
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Farrar Street
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Well Street
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Rockley Meadows
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Pitt Street
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Barnsley Town & Park Road
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Church Street
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Church Street
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Summer Lane
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Gawber Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.