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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

S701RT

Cheapside

S701SX

Central

S701UZ

Burton Terrace

S702AY

Western Street

S702PU

Church Street

S704JJ

Dobie Street

S711EL

Coniston Road

S711LF

Eldon Street North

S712QR

Castle Close

S701SW

Wellington Street

S702BN

Hopwood Street

S702BP

Western Street

S702BQ

Victoria Street

S702LW

Huddersfield Road

S704NF

Warren Quarry Lane

S704NZ

Templing Close

S712DG

Coleridge Avenue

S712LS

Shelley Drive

S712NQ

Burton Bank Road

S701LQ

Lower Thomas Street

S701PQ

Silver Street

S701YB

Park Road

S702QT

Graham's Orchard

S702RH

Fitzwilliam Street

S703QT

Portland Street

S711EX

Grove Street

S712AJ

Newlyn Drive

S712NR

Camborne Way

S701AW

Pitt Street

S701LP

John Street

S702AB

Church Street

S702RD

Sackville Street

S711AR

Queens Road

S712NN

Warwick Road

S701AL

Pitt Street

S703RS

Barberry Court

S704JP

Beckett Hospital Terrace

S709PL

Pitt Street

S711DH

Wharf Street

S711LQ

Eldon Street North

S712LX

Tennyson Road

S752XW

Pitt Street

S709SA

Church Street

S709SN

Church Street

S709SQ

Church Street

S711DS

Central

S709QL

Pitt Street

S701UL

Victor Terrace

S702HG

Regent Street

S702YL

Pitt Street

S712NB

Tennyson Road

S712NE

Gainsborough Way

S701RU

Cheapside

S701SN

Market Street

S702JB

Eldon Street

S703QL

Novara Close

S704PD

Sheffield Road

S711EF

Windermere Road

S712LQ

Burton Road

S712QN

Carbis Close

S702DQ

Churchfield

S702HL

Berneslai Close

S709RF

Central

S709SF

Church Street

S709SR

Church Street

S711AU

Queens Road

S712AL

Tredis Close

S712DQ

Rotherham Road

S712LT

Sheridan Court

S711EA

Clyde Street

S701XP

Cemetery Road

S702JN

Eldon Street

S704NU

Pindar Oaks Street

S704PL

Upper Sheffield Road

S711EE

Windermere Road

S751XT

Pitt Street

S701DR

Burleigh Street

S701PH

Livingstone Terrace

S702JL

Eldon Street

S703QX

Lulworth Close

S704NG

Willow Walk

S704NX

Commercial Street

S704PY

Haw Royd

S711BQ

Harborough Hill Road

S711DN

Central

S712LW

Tennyson Road

S701LU

Wood Street

S701SS

Wellington Street

S701SZ

Central

S704NR

Tune Street

S709SS

Church Street

S712ND

Cornwall Close

S701AX

George Street

S702BB

Victoria Road

S702DA

Greenwood Terrace

S704NS

Albion Terrace

S704NY

Daisy Drive

S711DF

Redfearn Street

S711EG

Windermere Road

S711HA

Pontefract Road

Data Sources

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