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About

Birdwell is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. It lies a few miles south of Barnsley town centre and sits on the A61 close to the M1, giving direct road links toward Sheffield and northwards on the motorway. The centre has a compact parade of shops, a primary school and a village hall that host local groups. Terraced streets and council housing reflect the area’s industrial past, with remnants of pithead layouts visible in places where older streets meet newer development.

Community life revolves around the recreation ground, sports pitches and small businesses along the main road. Commuting patterns and the motorway junction shape daily activity; the large roundabout where the A61 meets the motorway is a commonly used local reference point. Short green corridors and footpaths connect residential pockets to nearby fields, and seasonal market stalls and community events still gather residents in the village centre.

Area overview

On average Birdwell has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 14% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birdwell is £43,184 per year. There are 5 schools in Birdwell: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Birdwell is home to around 8,671 people, with a population density of about 553.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birdwell Population
8,671
Population density
553.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.18(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.88(+4%)
Other theft
8.65(+30%)
Vehicle crime
7.84(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.27(-15%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,382
96.7%
Other White
93
1.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.3%
Indian
22
0.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.24%
Total population: 8,668

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,831
25.05%
No qualifications
1,618
22.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,303
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,078
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
741
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 7,308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,439
36.22%
Owns with a mortgage
1,262
31.76%
Social rents from council
555
13.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
492
12.38%
Other social rented
90
2.27%
Total households: 3,973

Property prices in Birdwell

Median price£174,500
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £246K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £174,500 (about £206 per square foot) in Birdwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birdwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£350,000£275
Semi-Detached28£198,750£235
Terraced39£143,000£175
Flats2£86,500£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birdwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birdwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£108,000£89,430
2017£227,480£116,000£117,500£95,750
2018£265,000£84,000£130,000£88,000
2019£319,995£80,000£130,000£101,000
2020£292,500£121,500£127,500£100,000
2021£340,000£105,500£146,000£116,345
2022£374,995£125,000£170,000£122,000
2023£309,000£104,500£157,500£130,500
2024£365,000£136,750£239,995£143,000
2025£350,000£131,500£210,000£137,000
2026£308,500£93,000£218,000£145,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birdwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birdwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£139£107
2017£189£225£146£99
2018£204£179£157£105
2019£227£143£159£119
2020£213£153£146£119
2021£262£151£173£139
2022£279£165£186£145
2023£269£188£187£156
2024£290£204£251£172
2025£290£250£221£158
2026£276£192£223£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birdwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.