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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

S702RL

Peel Street

S701NA

Wood Street

S709PF

Pitt Street

S711DE

Meadow Street

S701UG

Doncaster Road

S702SH

Shambles Street

S712NE

Gainsborough Way

S703QE

Tuscany Villas

S702EU

Eastgate

S711DR

Eldon Street North

S711EF

Windermere Road

S701DR

Burleigh Street

S701TS

Doncaster Road

S709SX

Church Street

S711EZ

Pontefract Road

S702RH

Fitzwilliam Street

S702JL

Eldon Street

S709RS

Central

S704PF

Sheffield Road

S709SQ

Church Street

S702DR

Sackville Street

S711BE

Harborough Hill Road

S709PN

Pitt Street

S701AP

Blucher Street

S704PL

Upper Sheffield Road

S702AU

Berneslai Close

S701XH

Cemetery Road

S711EQ

Belgrave Road

S712QS

Newbridge Grove

S702QN

The Arcade

S711EL

Coniston Road

S709QH

Pitt Street

S702LP

Huddersfield Road

S702SA

St Mary's Place

S711AA

Doncaster Road

S701UX

Evelyn Terrace

S701UA

Clifton Street

S701LY

Wood Street

S712DB

Mayfield

S702QL

Central

S701JH

Sheffield Road

S702RP

Sackville Street

S701AQ

Lower Castlereagh Street

S702JW

County Way

S702FA

George Yard

S701JN

Union Court

S704PH

Oxford Street

S702BH

Victoria Avenue

S701XU

Wilby Lane

S701AA

Pitt Street

S701UT

Junction Street

S704PB

Oak Park Rise

S702LT

Huddersfield Road

S712NN

Warwick Road

S704PJ

Sheffield Road

S712BT

Sennen Croft

S702SR

St Mary's Place

S701TH

Doncaster Road

S712BY

Mylor Court

S701AH

Nelson Street

S701JQ

Brinckman Street

S704JL

Freeman Street

S704NG

Willow Walk

S703QX

Lulworth Close

S712LW

Tennyson Road

S711DG

Twibell Street

S711HJ

Pontefract Road

S701XR

Cemetery Road

S703QT

Portland Street

S702AT

Regent Street

S702LG

Rosehill Court

Data Sources

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