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Darton & Kexborough

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About

Darton & Kexborough are neighbouring areas in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, located to the north of the town centre. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semis, and detached properties. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. The nearby A628 provides road links to surrounding towns and the M1 motorway.

Kexborough has a more rural feel compared to Darton, with open fields and green spaces like Kexborough Recreation Ground. The area retains some historical character, with older buildings alongside newer developments. Public transport connects the area to Barnsley town centre and nearby Huddersfield. The communities are served by local schools, including Darton Academy, and sports facilities such as football and cricket clubs.

Area overview

On average Darton & Kexborough has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Darton & Kexborough is £38,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Darton & Kexborough: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Darton & Kexborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Darton & Kexborough 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 Darton & Kexborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£330,000
Flats2£105,750
Semi-Detached49£200,000
Terraced27£134,000

10 years median price trend in Darton & Kexborough

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darton & Kexborough.

All postcodes in Darton & Kexborough

S755PQ

Hedge Lane

S755QJ

Round Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.