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Darfield & Great Houghton

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About

Darfield and Great Houghton are villages located in the Barnsley metropolitan area, South Yorkshire. Darfield sits along the River Dearne, with a mix of residential areas and green spaces. The village has a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and pubs. Great Houghton, nearby, is a smaller settlement with a more rural feel, surrounded by farmland and open countryside. Both areas have strong transport links, with the A635 and A6195 providing access to Barnsley and nearby towns.

The area has historical roots in coal mining, with remnants of its industrial past visible in the landscape. Darfield is home to the Darfield Museum, which showcases local heritage. The villages are close to nature reserves like Old Moor Wetland Centre, offering walking and wildlife opportunities. Housing ranges from older terraced homes to newer developments, catering to families and commuters. The community hosts annual events, including fairs and markets, reflecting its close-knit character.

Area overview

On average Darfield & Great Houghton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Darfield & Great Houghton is £32,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Darfield & Great Houghton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

109

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

18.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Darfield & Great Houghton Population

10,691

Population density

516 per km²

Demographics

British

10,008

93.59%

Other White

353

3.3%

Other Asian

0.35%

African

0.31%

Roma

0.28%

Total population: 10,693

Housing

Owns outright

1,674

35.82%

Owns with a mortgage

1,184

25.34%

Social rents from council

753

16.11%

Private landlord or letting agency

674

14.42%

Other social rented

240

5.14%

Total households: 4,673

Property prices in Darfield & Great Houghton

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 in Darfield & Great Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £650,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	30	£248,800	£172,250	£199,250	£293,500	£487,750
Flats	3	£65,000	£65,000	£65,000	£220,000	£344,000
Semi-Detached	40	£165,500	£94,500	£140,000	£186,250	£250,250
Terraced	29	£122,000	£48,000	£93,000	£138,000	£155,200

10 years price trend in Darfield & Great Houghton

All postcodes in Darfield & Great Houghton

S720EB

John Street

S720EH

Cross Street

S720HT

Belmont Crescent

S739BD

Saltersbrook Road

S739DW

Bellbrooke Avenue

S739EN

Barnsley Road

S739JJ

Celandine Grove

S739RL

Belvedere Drive

S720BW

High Street

S739HQ

Doncaster Road

S739JE

Balkley Lane

S739JS

Doveside Drive

S739LJ

St Mary's Road

S720AP

Darfield & Great Houghton

S720DQ

Edward Street

S720HN

Middlecliffe Lane

S720JA

High Street

S739AN

Illsley Road

S739DZ

Clarehurst Road

S739HS

Maran Avenue

S739HX

Doncaster Road

S739NJ

Springfield Crescent

S739RG

Lugano Grove

S715EZ

Barnsley Road

S720HS

Buttercross Drive

S729HB

Burnt Wood Lane

S739AD

East Street

S739ES

Nanny Marr Crescent

S739HD

Doncaster Road

S739HW

Church View

S739JX

Church Street

S739PN

Amalfi Close

S720DB

Dearne Street

S720DG

Edward Street

S720DT

Norfolk Road

S738AZ

Bole Close

S739BN

Bellbrooke Place

S739QF

Margaret Close

S715EG

Crooke House Lane

S720AF

Ashwood Grove

S720BQ

Garraby Close

S720DL

Turner Street

S720DZ

Ebenezer Street

S720EF

Darfield & Great Houghton

S720HJ

Middlecliffe Lane

S739RR

Roundwood Way

S739HB

Coronation Street

S739NS

Larch Close

S739NY

Norcross Gardens

S630BQ

Back Lane

S720DP

Wescoe Avenue

S720BN

High Street

S720DN

Rotherham Road

S720JE

Barnsley Road

S727GX

Park Spring Road

S729HD

Darfield & Great Houghton

S739AE

East Street

S739BZ

Barnsley Road

S739EG

Barnsley Road

S739EQ

Clarney Place

S739EU

School Street

S739NQ

St Mary's Road

S739NW

Doveside Drive

S715ET

Storrs Mill Lane

S720DF

Rotherham Road

S720EJ

Oak Haven Avenue

S738FA

Lantern Mews

S739AG

North Street

S739BS

Darfield & Great Houghton

S739EF

Morrison Place

S739JZ

Springbank

S739QL

Primrose Avenue

S739QZ

Catania Rise

S720DX

Darfield & Great Houghton

S720EQ

Cross Street

S739AF

North Street

S739DY

Fensome Way

S739JH

Doncaster Road

S739LF

Springbank

S739NF

West Street

S739QS

Darfield & Great Houghton

S720AB

Church Street

S720DA

Darfield & Great Houghton

S720DS

Wescoe Avenue

S720HB

Mary Street

S739LS

Owram Street

S739EH

Woodhall Road

S739HY

Doncaster Road

S739JQ

Celandine Grove

S739LR

Upperwood Road

S739QH

St Barbara's Road

S720AR

Crabtree Drive

S720ED

Byron Street

S720ER

Sandhill Mews

S720HL

George Street

S720HZ

Chapel Lane

S720JD

Billingley Green Lane

S739AZ

Farm Way

S739BB

Field Close

S739BL

Saltersbrook Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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