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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, roughly 2.7× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 £39,130 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

Median price£137,000
Price per sq ft£163
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£95K – £187K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 (about £163 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£270,000£238
Semi-Detached31£184,000£197
Terraced56£131,225£142
Flats16£90,000£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158,000£55,000£110,000£65,750
2017£160,000£56,500£113,250£77,250
2018£169,950£64,000£123,000£75,000
2019£178,250£65,500£127,000£72,750
2020£190,000£81,000£134,000£83,000
2021£217,500£78,500£140,000£92,500
2022£210,000£162,999£165,000£100,000
2023£220,000£87,000£160,000£105,500
2024£221,500£82,750£180,000£110,000
2025£265,000£82,500£183,875£118,975
2026£200,000£90,000£176,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£154£148£82
2017£162£130£137£92
2018£165£100£150£95
2019£174£106£148£91
2020£182£154£165£104
2021£186£149£162£112
2022£214£278£185£123
2023£234£138£191£122
2024£222£130£217£128
2025£236£130£204£138
2026£315£134£186£142
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Central ward.

Local councillors

Nicola Sumner

Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party