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About

Darfield ward lies in the northeastern part of the Barnsley borough. The area is centred around the village of Darfield itself, with the River Dearne flowing to the south. It includes the communities of Low Valley and Broomhill, situated on the land between the Dearne and its tributary, the Dove. The landscape is characterised by former mining land that has been largely reclaimed, with open fields and woodland patches. The ward is primarily residential, with local services concentrated in the village centre.

The area's history is deeply connected to coal mining, with the site of the former Darfield Main Colliery now repurposed. A notable local landmark is the 12th-century All Saints' Church, which stands on a raised earthwork overlooking the village. Transport links include the A635 road running through the ward, connecting to neighbouring areas. Much of the surrounding land is given over to agriculture, with several farms operating on the ward's outskirts.

Area overview

On average Darfield has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darfield is £40,474 per year. There are 5 schools in Darfield: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Darfield is home to around 11,007 people, with a population density of about 617.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darfield Population
11,007
Population density
617.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.6(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.25(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.62(+143%)
Vehicle crime
11.9(+113%)
Public order
11.54(+29%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,087
91.65%
Other White
476
4.32%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
49
0.45%
Other
47
0.43%
African
46
0.42%
Total population: 11,006

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,329
26.01%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,935
21.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,530
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,238
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,007
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 8,955

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,693
35.39%
Owns with a mortgage
1,274
26.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
809
16.91%
Social rents from council
637
13.32%
Other social rented
220
4.6%
Total households: 4,784

Property prices in Darfield

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Darfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£262,550
Flats4£86,500
Semi-Detached48£169,750
Terraced26£116,000

10 years median price trend in Darfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darfield.

All postcodes in Darfield

S739NQ

St Marys Road

S720HP

Middlecliffe Mews

S739EL

Woodhall Close

S739LW

Snape Hill Road

S720EP

Ealands Close

S739EW

Shroggs Head Close

S739HE

Cover Drive

S739HT

Attlee Crescent

S739PQ

Padua Rise

S739QU

Siena Close

S739RA

Salerno Way

S720EX

Rotherham Road

S730YG

Pontefract Road

S739AL

Illsley Road

S739PD

Barnsley Road

S738AQ

George Street

S739AJ

Illsley Road

S739EP

Woodfield Close

S720HU

Middlecliff Lane

S738DG

Littlefield Lane

S730BL

Station Road

S730BX

Cotterdale Gardens

S738AN

Providence Street

S738BF

Leyfield Place

S739JP

Fern Close

S739HR

Cliff Road

S720JG

Well Lane Court

S730BT

Swaledale Drive

S739NR

Dartree Close

S720HA

Rotherham Road

S738FE

Dove Valley Way

S739AX

Schofield Drive

S739JF

Doncaster Road

S739JL

Alder Grove

S739PJ

Venetian Crescent

S739RF

Marsala Walk

S739RJ

Genoa Close

S739AT

Edderthorpe Lane

S739DX

Schofield Road

S739JN

Aspen Grove

S739PU

Rimini Rise

S720HQ

Queens Avenue

S730DS

Henry Street

S730DT

Calverley Gardens

S739BP

Bellbrooke Avenue

S739ED

Morrison Road

S739HH

Doncaster Road

S739HJ

Pinfold Lane

S738AU

Netherwood Road

S739DU

Ridgway Avenue

S720HR

Ings Lane

S715EU

Crook House Lane

S730BE

Parkhill Road

S738GJ

Mitchells Main Close

S739AA

Garden Street

S739DH

Barnsley Road

S739JB

Doncaster Road

S739LA

Vicar Road

S739LT

Snape Hill Road

S730BW

Station Road

S739AP

Saltersbrook Road

S739DS

Quern Way

S739ND

Inkerman Road

S739QE

Margaret Close

S739DN

Bly Road

S739DR

Quern Way

S739LB

Vicar Crescent

S739QD

Upperwood Road

S739RD

Modena Court

S739BJ

Tempest Avenue

S739NH

South Street

S739PP

Lombard Crescent

S738HP

Pitt Street

S739ET

School Street

S739HG

Norville Crescent

S739PS

Ancona Rise

S720JF

Back Lane

S739JU

Snape Hill Road

S739QP

Upperwood Road

S720HF

Windsor Crescent

S738EF

Fairfield Court

S739AR

Highview Close

S720HH

John Street

S739QT

Burnham Way

S739DL

Bly Road

S720HW

Middlecliff Lane

S730BU

Bayford Way

S739AS

Saltersbrook Road

S739DB

Barnsley Road

S739RP

Palermo Fold

S739EY

Queen Street

S739LX

Hill Street

S739LZ

College Terrace

S720EY

Rotherham Road

S720EZ

Lesmond Crescent

S730BN

Station Road

S739LD

Vicar Road

S739LQ

St Marys Road

S739PF

Oberon Crescent

S730YL

Everill Gate Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.