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.
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).
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.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £221,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £84,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £183,125 |
| Terraced | 77 | £110,000 |
10 years price trend in Central
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Eldon Street North
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Coniston Road
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Beevor Court
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Eldon Street North
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Bodmin Court
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Rochester Road
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Castle Close
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Graham's Orchard
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West Way
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Silver Street
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Pall Mall
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Beech Street
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Hopwood Street
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Western Street
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Victoria Street
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Huddersfield Road
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Fitzwilliam Street
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Honeymere Court
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Warren Quarry Lane
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Templing Close
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Grove Street
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Helston Crescent
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Coleridge Avenue
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Burton Bank Road
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Burton Bank Road
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Bude Court
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Sackville Street
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Pitt Street
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Pitt Street
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George Street
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John Street
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Church Street
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Barberry Court
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Worsbrough Common
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Queens Road
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Eaming View
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Eldon Street North
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Tennyson Road
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Bronte Close
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Pitt Street
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Pitt Street
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Cheapside
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Albert Street
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Ardsley & Stairfoot
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County Way
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Eldon Street
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Gainsborough Way
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Novara Close
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Sheffield Road
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Pitt Street
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Church Street
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Church Street
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Church Street
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Windermere Road
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Burton Road
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Tennyson Road
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Camborne Way
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Cemetery Road
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Churchfield
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Berneslai Close
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Eldon Street
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Sheffield Road
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Barnsley Town & Park Road
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Church Street
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Church Street
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Queens Road
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Clyde Street
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Windermere Road
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Roche Close
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Burton Bank Road
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Sheridan Court
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Pitt Street
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Pitt Street
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Monk Bretton
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Burleigh Street
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Allatt Close
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Silver Street
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Wellington Street
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Barnsley Town & Park Road
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Eldon Street
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Cornwall Close
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Lulworth Close
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Willow Walk
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Tune Street
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Commercial Street
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Haw Royd
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Barnsley Town & Park Road
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Church Street
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Denton Street
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Tennyson Road
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The Arcade
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Castlereagh Street
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St Peter's Terrace
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May Day Green
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Victoria Road
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Greenwood Terrace
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Peel Street
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Worsbrough Common
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Daisy Drive
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.