Barnsley is a district in South Yorkshire, part of the Yorkshire and The Humber region. It covers an area of around 329 square kilometres, with a mix of urban and rural landscapes. The town of Barnsley serves as the administrative centre, while the district includes smaller towns and villages like Penistone, Hoyland, and Wombwell. The area is known for its industrial heritage, particularly coal mining, which shaped its development in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The landscape features the Pennine foothills to the west, offering scenic countryside and outdoor recreation opportunities. The River Dearne flows through the district, contributing to its natural environment. Barnsley has undergone regeneration in recent years, with efforts to diversify its economy beyond traditional industries. Transport links include the M1 motorway and rail connections to nearby cities like Sheffield and Leeds. The district also has several parks and green spaces, such as Locke Park and Cannon Hall, a historic country house with gardens.
Area overview
On average Barnsley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Barnsley is £35,943 per year. There are 95 schools in Barnsley: 78 primary (8 Outstanding and 57 Good) and 11 secondary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good).
Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Barnsley Population
244,572
Population density
743.3 per km²
Demographics
British
226,488
92.61%
Other White
9,377
3.83%
African
1,311
0.54%
Other
1,118
0.46%
Other Asian
844
0.35%
Total population: 244,572
Christian
125,502
51.32%
No religion
102,906
42.08%
Not answered
12,728
5.2%
Muslim
1,404
0.57%
Other religion
862
0.35%
Total population: 244,571
No qualifications
50,329
25.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46,798
23.42%
Level 3 (A level)
33,652
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28,977
14.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21,589
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 199,790
Employed
109,456
54.78%
Retired
47,359
23.7%
Long-term sick or disabled
12,531
6.27%
Looking after home or family
9,776
4.89%
Student
6,597
3.3%
Total 16+ residents: 199,792
Housing
Owns outright
35,620
32.97%
Owns with a mortgage
31,733
29.37%
Social rents from council
16,772
15.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
16,296
15.08%
Other social rented
4,522
4.18%
Total households: 108,053
Semi-detached
49,183
45.52%
Detached
25,317
23.43%
Terraced
25,178
23.3%
Purpose-built flat
6,745
6.24%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
712
0.66%
Total households: 108,055
Property prices in Barnsley
Based on 2,800 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 in Barnsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,035,000.
