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Darton & Kexborough

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About

Darton and Kexborough lie northwest of Barnsley town centre in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley. Darton railway station provides regular services to Barnsley and Wakefield, and the two settlements form a compact cluster along local lanes. The area contains primary schools, small shops, a village hall and a handful of pubs, with playing fields and sports clubs used by residents. Housing ranges from stone terraces to semi-detached estates and a number of narrow streets reflect the villages’ growth during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The landscape still shows traces of coal-mining: former pit sites, miners’ cottages and reclaimed colliery land now used for allotments, walking routes and pocket woodland. The River Dearne runs close to the settlements and feeds local drainage and green corridors. Community life is centred on clubs, seasonal events and grassroots sport, while the rail link and local roads give residents straightforward access to Barnsley for larger services and to neighbouring towns for work and shopping.

Area overview

On average Darton & Kexborough has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darton & Kexborough is £47,549 per year. There are 3 schools in Darton & Kexborough: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Darton & Kexborough is home to around 7,574 people, with a population density of about 773.2 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darton & Kexborough Population
7,574
Population density
773.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.48(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.35(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.94(-31%)
Public order
4.22(-52%)
Other theft
3.7(-44%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,301
96.38%
Other White
78
1.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
28
0.37%
African
24
0.32%
Other
21
0.28%
Total population: 7,575

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,804
28.32%
No qualifications
1,286
20.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,213
19.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
910
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
624
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 6,370

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,475
43.47%
Owns with a mortgage
1,153
33.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
378
11.14%
Social rents from council
287
8.46%
Other forms of private rent
57
1.68%
Total households: 3,393

Property prices in Darton & Kexborough

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £320K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Darton & Kexborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £790,000.

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 & Kexborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£322,500£301
Semi-Detached38£205,000£254
Terraced27£148,000£190
Flats2£109,500£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darton & Kexborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darton & Kexborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213,500£64,000£119,250£72,000
2017£217,500£106,975£116,500£82,500
2018£200,000£62,500£125,000£95,000
2019£235,000£140,000£88,250
2020£234,995£60,000£135,500£95,000
2021£265,996£165,000£100,000
2022£319,995£99,999£191,000£110,000
2023£303,996£96,000£183,000£115,000
2024£305,000£140,000£185,500£128,000
2025£335,000£105,750£200,000£135,000
2026£315,000£102,500£205,000£159,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darton & Kexborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darton & Kexborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£114£160£107
2017£184£132£150£108
2018£187£124£142£124
2019£217£177£127
2020£218£107£153£128
2021£246£189£128
2022£282£188£226£148
2023£285£173£207£150
2024£280£160£233£154
2025£290£225£248£173
2026£301£170£241£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darton & Kexborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darton & Kexborough 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.

Frequently asked questions about Darton & Kexborough

Is Darton & Kexborough safe?

Darton & Kexborough records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Darton & Kexborough?

The median sale price in Darton & Kexborough is £220,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Darton & Kexborough?

Darton & Kexborough has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Darton & Kexborough?

Darton & Kexborough scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Darton & Kexborough sits around rank 18,539 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 & Kexborough?

The average household income in Darton & Kexborough is around £47,549 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Darton & Kexborough

S751JJ

Dearne Hall Fold

S755AH

Darton Lane

S755PY

Fulford Close

S755NJ

Wells Street

S755JA

Woolley Colliery Road

S755PH

Richmond Avenue

S755DT

Churchfield Lane

S751LL

Barugh Lane

S755HF

Church Street

S751LR

Claycliffe Road

S755PZ

Broom Close

S755JS

Huddersfield Road

S755AJ

Priest Royd

S755AD

Orchard Croft

S755NF

Huddersfield Road

S755GL

Ballfield Lane

S755ES

Birthwaite Road

S755FA

Lynton Court

S755LP

Huddersfield Road

S755PW

Lansdowne Crescent

S755DU

Churchfield Lane

S755PJ

Hedge Lane

S755AW

Sackup Lane

S755NR

Barnsley Road

S755QB

Langcliff Close

S755EU

Higham View

S755HJ

Bridge Street

S755HY

Fountain Square

S755LL

Windsor Avenue

S755EB

Upper Field Lane

S755QQ

Parkside Way

S755LF

Bretton Close

S751LN

Barugh Lane

S755PN

Hedge Lane

S754BS

Jebb Lane

S756PU

Turners Gate

S755RH

Swallow Close

S755HE

Mill Lane

S755JR

Huddersfield Road

S756AN

Croft Drive

S755LN

Windsor Avenue

S756EY

Alton Way

S755RB

Falcon Knowl Ing

S751LS

Barnsley Road

S755GU

Sackup Lane

S755DS

Uplands Avenue

S755PP

Lansdowne Crescent

S755AN

Sackup Lane

S755LG

Priestley Avenue

S755DA

Bence Lane

S755JN

Highwood Close

S755ET

Oakwood Square

S755HU

Orchard Croft

S755JF

Low Row

S755NE

Oaks Farm Close

S755NY

Inglewood

S755LJ

Ballfield Lane

S751FU

Millers View

S755FH

Majestic Court

S755PA

Bence Lane

S755LD

Strafford Street

S755QE

Haredon Close

S755DD

Roman Road

S755EN

Brookhill Road

S755EY

Kexborough Drive

S755DP

Churchfield Avenue

S755EQ

Ballfield Avenue

S755LR

Rockwood Close

S755NG

Huddersfield Road

S755RG

Middle Close

S755AR

Sackup Lane

S755EL

Brookhill Road

S751QB

Nethercroft

S755NS

Barnsley Road

S751FT

Dearne Hall Park

S755LX

St Andrews Drive

S755HX

Station Cottages

S755QX

Barnsley Road

S755NW

Agnes Road

S755QJ

Round Hill

S755JQ

Top Row

S755LS

Montrose Avenue

S755PF

Meadow Lane

S755FL

Pullman Court

S755FN

Scotsman Court

S755JE

Woolley Colliery Road

S755EZ

Quarry Close

S755NP

Richard Road

S755JZ

Bretton Road

S755BF

Bloomhouse Lane

S755PU

Lawndale Fold

S755AL

Darton Lane

S755PT

Oaks Wood Drive

S755LT

Pennine Close

S755HA

Daykin Close

S755HP

Station Road

S755PR

Chedworth Close

S755LZ

Church Close

S755NL

Alan Road

S755RX

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