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England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Barnsley / Central

About

Central Ward is located in the heart of Barnsley, covering the town centre and surrounding residential areas. It includes key landmarks such as Barnsley Town Hall, the Glass Works shopping centre, and the Market Gate development. The ward is a hub for retail, leisure, and local government services, with a mix of historic buildings and modern infrastructure.

Residential areas in Central Ward feature a blend of terraced housing and apartments, with pockets of green space like Locke Park providing recreational opportunities. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Barnsley Interchange serving as a major transport link. Its central location makes it a focal point for community events and cultural activities.

Area overview

On average Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 239 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central is £34,025 per year. There are 4 schools in Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
239
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Central

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £125,250 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £640,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£221,500
Flats27£84,950
Semi-Detached30£183,125
Terraced77£110,000

10 years price trend in Central

All postcodes in Central

S711AN

Carey Avenue

S711ES

Grasmere Road

S711ET

Grove Street

S711HU

Harborough Hill Road

S701RR

Albert Street East

S701XU

Wilby Lane

S702DD

Church Street

S702RL

Dodworth Road

S702RP

Sackville Street

S703QY

Applehurst Bank

S703QZ

Pindar Oakes Cottages

S703RT

Barberry Court

S703RW

Honeymere Court

S711BW

Vernon Street

S711DG

Eaming View

S711JA

Beevor Street

S712AF

Burton Road

S712DD

Rotherham Road

S712LZ

Norfolk Close

S702QP

The Arcade

S701RX

Hayes Croft

S701JD

Brinckman Street

S701UW

Seth Terrace

S702BD

Victoria Road

S702BT

Western Street

S702ED

Hanson Street

S702HT

Hanson Street

S709GG

Pitt Street

S704JL

Dobie Street

S711AW

Ardsley & Stairfoot

S712DB

Mayfield

S712DF

Wordsworth Road

S712LE

Trewan Court

S752BY

Barnsley Town & Park Road

S702RE

Peel Street

S701LZ

Buckley Court

S701UA

Clifton Street

S701XH

Cemetery Road

S702RN

Fenton Street

S702ST

Graham's Orchard

S704BY

Windmill Close

S704PQ

Corporation Street

S709TA

Church Street

S712NW

Rotherham Road

S701JJ

Taylor Row

S701LW

Burleigh Street

S702EU

Eastgate

S702LP

Huddersfield Road

S702QE

Market Hill

S702SB

Peel Parade

S703QE

Doncaster Road

S709QY

Barnsley Town & Park Road

S711EP

Ardsley & Stairfoot

S711EQ

Belgrave Road

S712LP

Tennyson Road

S703QQ

Doncaster Road

S701RS

Albert Street

S701UJ

Osborne Mews

S701UT

Junction Street

S702AG

County Way

S702BW

Hopwood Street

S703QS

Doncaster Road

S704NL

Bluebell Bank

S709AD

Pitt Street

S711BE

Denton Street

S711BL

Beckett Street

S711DB

Vernon Street North

S711DZ

Sherwood Street

S711EU

Grove Street

S701JR

Britannia Close

S701LY

Buckley Court

S701TX

Gold Croft

S701TP

Doncaster Road

S702PL

Market Street

S702BU

Victoria Road

S702HX

Berneslai Close

S702HZ

George Yard

S702TA

Church Street

S703RU

Honeymere Court

S704NT

Victoria Terrace

S712GB

Burton Road

S709QH

Pitt Street

S711PR

Honeywell Street

S712AA

Burton Road

S712BT

Sennen Croft

S701SX

Barnsley Town & Park Road

S701UZ

Ardsley & Stairfoot

S701DL

Burleigh Street

S701JQ

Brinckman Street

S701LH

Burleigh Street

S701RT

Cheapside

S702AY

Western Street

S702PU

Church Street

S702DR

Sackville Street

S702LD

Longman Road

S704JJ

Dobie Street

S704PZ

Turnshaw Mews

S711DL

Old Mill Lane

S712NH

Wellington Close

S709NQ

Pitt Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.