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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 130 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
130
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
55.87(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.43(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.17(+135%)
Vehicle crime
11.63(+107%)
Public order
10.54(+19%)
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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 in Darfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £750,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached18£266,500£2,445
Flats2£86,500£1,545
Semi-Detached49£165,000£2,128
Terraced31£125,000£1,825

10 years median price trend in Darfield

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

All postcodes in Darfield

S738AF

Stonyford Road

S739NS

Larch Close

S720HZ

Chapel Lane

S739BA

Highfield Road

S715EZ

Doncaster Road

S739EX

Victoria Street

S739AG

North Street

S720JQ

Chapel Lane

S730BQ

Town Lands Close

S739BN

Bellbrooke Place

S739PS

Ancona Rise

S739JD

Howard Street

S739AA

Garden Street

S739AU

Saltersbrook Road

S739BG

Nanny Marr Close

S739AS

Saltersbrook Road

S730YH

Everill Gate Lane

S739DX

Schofield Road

S730DS

Henry Street

S739DR

Quern Way

S739PF

Oberon Crescent

S730DU

Fernhall Croft

S739PH

Milano Rise

S739PY

Venetian Crescent

S738GL

Netherfield Gardens

S739AZ

Farm Way

S738BP

Hall Croft

S739RF

Marsala Walk

S738HP

Pitt Street

S739HE

Cover Drive

S738BF

Leyfield Place

S739HT

Attlee Crescent

S730BD

Station Road

S739DJ

Barnsley Road

S739JS

Maytree Close

S738FE

Dove Valley Way

S739NE

West Street

S739AH

North Street

S739PA

Barnsley Road

S739QR

Upperwood Road

S739JG

Doncaster Road

S739NR

Dartree Close

S739BL

Saltersbrook Road

S739LQ

St Marys Road

S739AD

Nanny Marr Road

S720HH

John Street

S730FH

Highgate

S720HL

George Street

S739DS

Quern Way

S739HP

Cliff Road

S738AL

Hope Street

S739PZ

Venetian Crescent

S739AW

Nanny Marr Road

S720HA

Rotherham Road

S739AN

Illsley Road

S720HD

Mary Street

S739RQ

Upperwood Road

S730BU

Bayford Way

S739JP

Fern Close

S739AQ

Illsley Road

S739HR

Cliff Road

S739QQ

St Barbaras Road

S739EN

Barnsley Road

S739PQ

Padua Rise

S739JX

Church Street

S739AX

Schofield Drive

S720JF

Back Lane

S739PN

Amalfi Close

S739EJ

Woodhall Road

S738AU

Netherwood Road

S739ED

Morrison Road

S739AL

Illsley Road

S738AX

Netherwood Road

S739NN

Mulberry Close

S720JE

Doncaster Road

S739QS

Hampton Court

S739EQ

Clarney Place

S720EX

Rotherham Road

S738AS

Pitt Street

S730YL

Everill Gate Lane

S738BD

Millmoor Road

S739HD

Park Hill

S739JZ

Vicar Road

S739JA

Doncaster Road

S739HB

School Street

S739DF

Nanny Marr Crescent

S739PD

Barnsley Road

S739QG

Margaret Road

S739PX

Lombard Crescent

S739QA

Burnham Way

S730BW

Station Road

S739LY

Darfield

S739QY

Capri Court

S739LL

New Street

S739NY

Norcross Gardens

S730YG

Pontefract Road

S739EP

Woodfield Close

S739JJ

Doveside Drive

S738AZ

Bole Close

S739RL

Belvedere Drive

Data Sources

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