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About

Darton East is a residential ward situated on the northern outskirts of Barnsley. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily consisting of interwar and post-war semidetached and detached homes. It contains local amenities including shops, schools, and several public parks that serve the community. The ward is bordered by open countryside to the north and east, providing a clear transition from the urban centre.

A notable local landmark is the Darton War Memorial, located on Church Street. The ward's landscape is gently undulating, with the underlying coal measures historically shaping its development. Public transport links connect the area to Barnsley town centre and neighbouring settlements like Kexbrough. The local road network includes parts of the A637, which runs through the ward.

Area overview

On average Darton East has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darton East is £45,143 per year. There are 3 schools in Darton East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Darton East is home to around 11,376 people, with a population density of about 1,549.2 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darton East Population
11,376
Population density
1,549.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.27(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.49(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.59(-23%)
Public order
4.4(-50%)
Burglary
3.43(-33%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,838
95.27%
Other White
167
1.47%
Chinese
53
0.47%
African
46
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.35%
Total population: 11,376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,700
28.55%
No qualifications
1,945
20.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,751
18.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,288
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
949
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 9,456

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,907
37.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,824
36.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
552
10.99%
Social rents from council
535
10.65%
Other social rented
102
2.03%
Total households: 5,022

Property prices in Darton East

Median price£219,500
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£153K – £304K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £219,500 (about £264 per square foot) in Darton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £594,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£340,000£308
Semi-Detached47£195,000£265
Terraced31£140,000£185
Flats5£102,500£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201,750£138,000£72,500
2017£225,000£78,950£133,000£84,000
2018£237,995£62,500£154,500£83,500
2019£250,995£51,000£159,950£97,375
2020£251,500£90,000£140,000£96,250
2021£262,000£71,500£160,000£110,000
2022£283,500£97,500£186,500£122,150
2023£270,000£92,500£195,000£120,000
2024£279,000£107,750£196,500£139,000
2025£337,500£101,000£215,000£145,000
2026£340,000£102,500£192,500£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£165£105
2017£197£139£177£112
2018£213£131£187£111
2019£217£188£126
2020£225£134£181£134
2021£238£147£187£142
2022£266£179£228£160
2023£278£173£224£165
2024£278£181£232£179
2025£301£210£258£198
2026£284£170£265£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darton East 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 Darton East ward.

Local councillors

Leyla Nayeri

Darton East - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Darton East

Is Darton East safe?

Darton East records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Darton East?

The median sale price in Darton East is £219,500 (about £264 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Darton East?

Darton East has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Darton East?

Darton East scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Darton East sits around rank 18,761 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Darton East?

The average household income in Darton East is around £45,143 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Darton East?

Darton East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Leyla Nayeri (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Darton East

S756HF

Grove Road

S756GB

Malincroft

S756BJ

Ibberson Avenue

S755HN

Station Road

S755AL

Darton Lane

S756NU

Thorne End Road

S756BL

Edward Street

S755AP

Bloomfield Road

S756AY

Greenside

S756AP

Darton Lane

S756HN

Broadway

S755AY

New Road

S756HG

Broadway

S756HQ

Longfield Drive

S756JY

Wakefield Road

S756LN

Elliston Avenue

S756HZ

Zion Drive

S756BW

Blacker Road

S756LD

Park View Road

S756EL

New Street

S756GR

Putter Close

S755PZ

Broom Close

S756JL

Staincross Common

S756NH

Moorland Avenue

S756FH

Long Croft

S756HU

Kingsway

S756EY

Alton Way

S756LR

Ravens Close

S756HT

Greenside

S756DX

Hill End Road

S755AN

Sackup Lane

S755JD

The Muirfields

S756HJ

Skelton Avenue

S756NT

Moorland Crescent

S755AW

Sackup Lane

S756ER

New Road

S756FR

Spey Close

S756ES

New Road

S751LZ

Spark Lane

S756GW

Blacker Road

S755HT

Station Road

S756PJ

Albion Close

S756HS

New Road

S755BZ

Oaks Farm Drive

S755QG

Eshton Court

S756JN

Shaw Lane

S756EN

New Street

S756HA

Kingsway

S755FL

Pullman Court

S756HR

George Street

S756AZ

Greenside

S756LG

Paddock Road

S755AT

Pennine View

S755BN

Windhill Crescent

S755FH

Majestic Court

S756EX

Kingsway

S755AR

Sackup Lane

S756NL

Edgehill Road

S755HW

Station Road

S756ND

Staincross Common

S755AG

Darton Hall Drive

S756BX

School Street

S755NE

Oaks Farm Close

S755QD

Halstead Grove

S756PP

New Road

S755QE

Haredon Close

S755FN

Scotsman Court

S756DF

Bar Lane

S756BY

Park Close

S756NZ

Canary Court

S756EU

Kingsway

S755AF

Station Road

S755PY

Fulford Close

S755BU

Windhill Lane

S755QL

Brierey Close

S756DJ

Wakefield Road

S756BS

Blacker Road

S756JB

Bourne Court

S755FB

Upper High Royds

S756HH

Royd Avenue

S755LT

Pennine Close

S756DB

Blacker Road

S755QJ

Round Hill

S755BJ

Windhill Lane

S755NY

Inglewood

S755AD

Orchard Croft

S756DA

Hope Street

S756EE

Snailsden Way

S756LF

Paddock Road

S756GZ

Lidgett Road

S755RZ

Cranborne Drive

S756GJ

Collier Way

S756BT

Darton Lane

S756DS

Wentworth Crescent

S756AD

Spark Lane

S756HX

Orchard Close

S756GE

Bar Lane

S756GA

Carron Drive

S756PD

Lane Head Close

S755AE

Station Road