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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

S701EQ

Albert Street

S701XS

Cemetery Road

S702EG

Regent Street

S702EX

Eastgate

S704DH

Mount Vernon Road

S711AN

Queens Road

S711ET

Grove Street

S701XU

Wilby Lane

S702DD

Regent Street

S702RL

Peel Street

S702RP

Sackville Street

S703QZ

Pindar Oaks Cottages

S703RT

Heathfields

S703RW

Barnsbridge Grove

S711BW

Vernon Street

S712AF

Lanyon Way

S701RR

Cheapside

S703QY

Doncaster Road

S711DG

Twibell Street

S711JA

Pontefract Road

S712DD

Rotherham Road

S712LZ

Norfolk Close

S701UW

Seth Terrace

S702BD

Victoria Road

S702BT

Western Street

S702ED

Royal Street

S702HT

Regent Street South

S702QP

The Arcade

S704JL

Freeman Street

S709GG

Pitt Street

S712DB

Mayfield

S712DF

Wordsworth Road

S752BY

Central

S702RN

Fenton Street

S701LZ

Buckley Court

S701UA

Clifton Street

S701XH

Cemetery Road

S702RE

Peel Street

S704PQ

Corporation Street

S709TA

Church Street

S701JD

Brinckman Street

S701RX

New Street

S711AW

Langdale Court

S712LE

Trewan Court

S702ST

Grahams Orchard

S704BY

Windmill Close

S712NW

Rotherham Road

S701JJ

Taylor Row

S702SB

Shambles Street

S703QE

Tuscany Villas

S709QY

Central

S711EP

Rydal Terrace

S711EQ

Belgrave Road

S701LW

Heelis Street

S702EU

Eastgate

S702QE

Market Hill

S712LP

Tennyson Road

S701RS

Albert Street East

S701UJ

Osborne Street

S701UT

Junction Street

S702AG

County Way

S702BW

Hopwood Street

S703QQ

Doncaster Road

S711DB

Vernon Street North

S703QS

Doncaster Road

S704NL

Bluebell Bank

S709AD

Pitt Street

S711BE

Harborough Hill Road

S711BL

James Street

S711DZ

Sherwood Street

S711EU

Grove Street

S701JR

Britannia Close

S701LY

Wood Street

S701TX

Rhodes Terrace

S702BU

Victoria Road

S702PL

Market Street

S702TA

Church Street

S703RU

Honeymere Court

S709QH

Pitt Street

S711PR

Honeywell Street

S712AA

Burton Road

S712GB

Burton Road

S711DR

Eldon Street North

S701DL

Heelis Street

S701JQ

Brinckman Street

S701LH

Burleigh Street

S702LD

Longman Road

S704PZ

Turnshaw Mews

S709NQ

Pitt Street

S711DL

Twibell Street

S711HH

Mount Osborne Industrial Park

S712BP

Bodmin Court

S712NH

Wellington Close

S712NJ

Rochester Road

S701TP

Doncaster Road

S702HX

Berneslai Close

S702HZ

George Yard

S704NT

Victoria Terrace

S712BT

Sennen Croft

S702DR

Sackville Street

Data Sources

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