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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Church Street
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Church Street
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Church Street
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Rotherham Road
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Windsor Crescent
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Roche Close
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Lower Castlereagh Street
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Sheffield Road
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Denton Street
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Doncaster Road
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Ardsley & Stairfoot
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Doncaster Road
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Cemetery Road
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Cemetery Road
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Regent Street
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Church Street
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Ardsley & Stairfoot
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Oakwell View
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Sheffield Road
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Duke Crescent
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Union Court
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Duke Crescent
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Cheapside
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Doncaster Road
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Osborne Street
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Burleigh Court
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Sackville Street
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Berneslai Close
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St Mary's Place
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Graham's Orchard
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Pitt Street
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Middleburn Close
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Park Road
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Mount Vernon Road
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Barnsley Town & Park Road
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Doncaster Road
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Newbridge Grove
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Pitt Street
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Doncaster Road
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Wellington Street
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Worsbrough Common
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Ardsley & Stairfoot
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Caxton Street
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Boundary Street
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Church Street
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Harborough Hill Road
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Bridge Street
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Quarry Street
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Church Street
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County Way
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Regent Street
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Church Street
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Church Street
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Denton Street
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Meadow Street
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Haworth Close
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Bude Court
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Harborough Hill Road
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Joseph Street
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Doncaster Road
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Pindar Street
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Peel Square
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Park Road
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Pitt Street
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Applehurst Bank
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Harborough Hill Road
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Sheffield Road
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Pitt Street
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Barnsley Town & Park Road
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Church Street
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Church Street
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Newlyn Drive
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.