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About

Central ward lies directly north of Barnsley's town centre, encompassing a mix of residential streets, retail areas, and civic institutions. The ward is anchored by the Metrodome leisure complex, a prominent local facility for sports and events. Residential areas consist primarily of terraced housing and some modern developments, serving as a home for many who work in the town's core.

The ward includes key transport links like the bus station and is bordered by the River Dearne to the north. Barnsley College's main campus is a significant presence, contributing to the daily activity. Peel Square Park offers a green space near the civic buildings, providing a contrast to the more built-up sections closer to the market and retail streets.

Area overview

On average Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 322 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £39,137 per year. There are 4 schools in Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central is home to around 11,935 people, with a population density of about 2,822.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
322
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Population
11,935
Population density
2,822.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
136.15(+213%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.45(+397%)
Shoplifting
48.09(+457%)
Public order
47.59(+431%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.25(+257%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,383
78.63%
Other White
1,699
14.24%
Other
161
1.35%
African
126
1.06%
Other Asian
91
0.76%
Total population: 11,933

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,595
25.66%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,394
23.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,612
15.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,361
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,129
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 10,113

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,984
34.78%
Owns outright
1,539
26.98%
Owns with a mortgage
1,285
22.52%
Social rents from council
423
7.41%
Other social rented
319
5.59%
Total households: 5,705

Property prices in Central

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central 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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£265,000
Flats16£77,500
Semi-Detached29£185,000
Terraced73£115,000

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

S702DJ

Westgate

S711DD

Firth Street

S709SP

Church Street

S702BZ

Sackville Street

S702LB

Old Mill Lane

S701DF

Doncaster Road

S701JU

King Street

S701PJ

Princess Street

S701SL

Market Street

S702LA

Old Mill Lane

S704DE

Sheffield Road

S711ER

Thirlmere Road

S711NB

Central

S701YA

Peel Square

S702AE

Central

S702HW

Churchfield

S702PX

Market Hill

S709PU

Pitt Street

S712LR

Shelley Drive

S701PL

Foundry Street

S702BG

Victoria Road

S702HA

Berneslai Close

S703QH

Tuscany Gardens

S709PF

Pitt Street

S711EW

Wansfell Terrace

S701SE

Eldon Street

S701UX

Evelyn Terrace

S704JH

Dobie Street

S711BH

Mottram Street

S711BN

Beckett Street

S711PL

Bridge Street

S701JE

Roseberry Terrace

S701UP

Sunderland Terrace

S702PS

Central

S702RA

Peel Street

S704HT

Beech Street

S704PN

Upper Sheffield Road

S711AJ

Pontefract Road

S701AH

Nelson Street

S701AY

George Square

S701TU

Gold Street

S701UF

Doncaster Road

S702AU

Berneslai Close

S702BH

Victoria Avenue

S702SY

St Mary's Place

S704NH

Rookery View

S709SD

Church Street

S711AH

Central

S711DP

Market Close

S701JH

Sheffield Road

S702AL

Church Street

S702AX

Church Lane

S703QJ

Calabria Grove

S704NJ

Bluebell Bank

S711EJ

Coniston Road

S711HN

Beevor Street

S711PJ

Old Mill Lane

S709TD

Church Street

S711DJ

Eaming View

S701SB

The Alhambra Shopping Centre

S702EJ

Regent Street

S704HZ

Wilkinson Street

S711EZ

Pontefract Road

S712QJ

Ladock Close

S701AP

Blucher Street

S701JB

Sheffield Road

S702EP

Eastgate

S702LY

Regent Gardens

S703QN

Ravenna Close

S712NL

Clarence Road

S701RZ

New Street

S701UU

Osborne Mews

S701XJ

Dalton Terrace

S702LS

Huddersfield Road

S703RA

Vaal Street

S704NP

Tune Street

S709ST

Church Street

S709TE

Church Street

S711ED

Avon Street

S711HZ

Lord Street

S711JE

Dryden Road

S712LY

Nelson Avenue

S704FE

Copper Beech Court

S704NN

Winton Close

S701XE

Doncaster Road

S702LT

Huddersfield Road

S702RQ

Sackville Street

S702RS

Central

S709RE

Central

S711HD

Oakwell Terrace

S711HG

Pontefract Road

S701JF

Brinckman Street

S701JN

Union Court

S701SF

Harborough Hill Road

S701UH

Doncaster Road

S702AP

Church Street

S704PF

Sheffield Road

S709PN

Pitt Street

S711ES

Grasmere Road

S711HU

Pontefract Road

Data Sources

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