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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 306 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
306
Deprivation level
9/10
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
130.29(+195%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.35(+357%)
Public order
41.98(+375%)
Shoplifting
40.64(+364%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.74(+234%)
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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £138,250 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £415,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£245,000£2,636
Flats11£90,000£1,439
Semi-Detached32£183,125£2,119
Terraced65£120,000£1,500

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

S711AF

Langdale Road

S712LE

Trewan Court

S701LJ

Joseph Street

S712QJ

Ladock Close

S704JP

Beckett Hospital Terrace

S704HZ

Wilkinson Street

S709SG

Church Street

S704NH

Rookery View

S711AJ

Pontefract Road

S711EU

Grove Street

S702EQ

Regent Street

S704JJ

Dobie Street

S701AT

Lower Castlereagh Street

S701TJ

Oakwell Court

S711HN

Beevor Street

S711DB

Vernon Street North

S709EZ

Pitt Street

S712NW

Rotherham Road

S701UU

Osborne Mews

S702LW

Huddersfield Road

S701DF

Doncaster Road

S701TW

Doncaster Road

S711HF

Pontefract Road

S702BS

Hopwood Street

S702BG

Victoria Road

S702AX

Church Lane

S701PJ

Princess Street

S701SS

Wellington Street

S701JL

Copper Close

S712DA

Rotherham Road

S702RS

Central

S701XL

Cemetery Road

S701HS

Sheffield Road

S702BB

Victoria Road

S752BY

Central

S701YB

Park Road

S702HZ

George Yard

S702HA

Berneslai Close

S712DE

Byron Drive

S701SZ

Central

S701XP

Cemetery Road

S704PD

Sheffield Road

S704PA

Commercial Street

S703RA

Vaal Street

S702PL

Market Street

S701UY

Jubilee Terrace

S701SF

Harborough Hill Road

S712BU

Truro Court

S711LS

Old Mill Lane

S704NZ

Templing Close

S704DH

Mount Vernon Road

S712NH

Wellington Close

S711HP

Oakwell View

S703RU

Honeymere Court

S711AW

Langdale Court

S701AL

Pitt Street

S711DH

Wharf Street

S702PU

Church Street

S711EW

Wansfell Terrace

S702QP

The Arcade

S704JN

Warren View

S712BZ

Bronte Close

S711DJ

Eaming View

S701LH

Burleigh Street

S711HZ

Lord Street

S701DL

Heelis Street

S702LZ

Huddersfield Road

S702BZ

Sackville Street

S711HD

Oakwell Terrace

S703RS

Barberry Court

S701XB

Pindar Street

S701TX

Rhodes Terrace

S701YE

Park Road

S712NR

Camborne Way

S712DF

Wordsworth Road

S751XT

Pitt Street

S711AR

Queens Road

S712LP

Tennyson Road

S709RB

Central

S701UN

Ivy Terrace

S702RF

Fitzwilliam Street

S701LZ

Buckley Court

S701TL

Doncaster Road

S709NQ

Pitt Street

S701RT

Cheapside

S702SW

Shambles Street

S709SP

Church Street

S701HH

Union Street

S711HR

Elm Row

S711LQ

Eldon Street North

S704PX

Pindar Oaks Street

S702EE

Regent Street

S703QZ

Pindar Oaks Cottages

S701JA

Waltham Street

S701TU

Gold Street

S703QN

Ravenna Close

S709SU

Church Street

S712LS

Shelley Drive

S701UJ

Osborne Street

S711PR

Honeywell Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.