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About

Darton West is a residential ward situated on the northwestern outskirts of Barnsley. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from post-war estates to more modern developments, set within a landscape that gradually gives way to open countryside. Its layout is defined by several main roads connecting it to the town centre and neighbouring communities like Mapplewell and Staincross.

The local geography includes the underlying valley of the River Dearne, which lies to the south. A notable local feature is the Darton to Bretton Greenway, a traffic-free path for walking and cycling that follows the route of a former railway line through the ward, providing a direct recreational and commuter link into the surrounding South Yorkshire landscape.

Area overview

On average Darton West has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darton West is £47,998 per year. There are 3 schools in Darton West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Darton West is home to around 11,073 people, with a population density of about 961.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darton West Population
11,073
Population density
961.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.05(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.7(+24%)
Shoplifting
10.66(+22%)
Public order
9.66(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.39(+9%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,612
95.83%
Other White
114
1.03%
African
52
0.47%
Chinese
50
0.45%
Other
32
0.29%
Total population: 11,074

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,598
28.02%
No qualifications
1,922
20.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,732
18.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,282
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
881
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 9,271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,028
41.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,654
33.62%
Social rents from council
513
10.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
460
9.35%
Other social rented
116
2.36%
Total households: 4,919

Property prices in Darton West

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)157
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £300K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Darton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £642,500.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£312,000£290
Semi-Detached73£202,500£239
Terraced28£161,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219,950£64,000£124,000£102,500
2017£220,000£98,950£135,000£95,250
2018£211,950£92,500£130,000£130,000
2019£233,475£140,000£115,000
2020£230,000£83,000£138,500£125,500
2021£255,000£115,000£160,000£134,000
2022£302,995£102,500£180,000£138,000
2023£290,000£112,000£180,000£136,500
2024£292,500£115,000£180,000£146,500
2025£310,000£112,000£200,000£149,000
2026£310,000£200,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£114£159£110
2017£203£123£166£137
2018£202£134£162£128
2019£216£176£134
2020£214£135£183£141
2021£245£142£196£157
2022£269£159£210£178
2023£285£297£226£187
2024£280£162£239£181
2025£290£160£224£197
2026£285£238£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darton West 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 West ward.

Local councillors

Alice Cave

Darton West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Darton West

Is Darton West safe?

Darton West records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Darton West?

The median sale price in Darton West is £220,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Darton West?

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

How deprived is Darton West?

Darton West scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Darton West sits around rank 20,084 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 West?

The average household income in Darton West is around £47,998 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Darton West?

Darton West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alice Cave (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Darton West

S752HA

Redbrook Mill Close

S752NQ

Hollowdene

S751HR

Barugh Green Road

S751QA

Medina Way

S755JS

Huddersfield Road

S751NT

Longley Street

S752RX

Ripley Grove

S755EP

Holme View Road

S752PG

Walton Street North

S755DA

Bence Lane

S751FU

Millers View

S755EH

Ballfield Lane

S752HY

Intake Lane

S751AL

Kestrel Road

S751JD

Wilbrook Rise

S755EY

Kexborough Drive

S755PJ

Hedge Lane

S751QH

Old School Court

S755EU

Higham View

S751NY

Medway Close

S751FA

Red Kite Road

S755JL

Beaumont Road

S751JP

Redbrook View

S751JQ

Wilthorpe Road

S754BS

Jebb Lane

S751QF

Kelby Croft

S755DY

Cawthorne Lane

S755LZ

Church Close

S755RE

Sike Close

S751HL

Mawfield Road

S752NL

Vernon Way

S751JE

Redthorpe Crest

S754DG

Huddersfield Road

S755DT

Churchfield Lane

S755LG

Priestley Avenue

S755DU

Churchfield Lane

S755NS

Barnsley Road

S751DE

Falcon View

S751JZ

Longley Street

S755EF

Ballfield Lane

S751JA

Wilthorpe Road

S752NT

Harry Road

S751HT

Whaley Road

S752JE

Downs Crescent

S751JG

Redbrook Walk

S755ES

Birthwaite Road

S755FA

Lynton Court

S755PF

Meadow Lane

S751GA

Millers Green

S755LQ

Cooper Road

S752RP

Beever Lane

S755HE

Mill Lane

S752RU

Redcliffe Close

S755LH

Ballfield Lane

S755PB

Bence Close

S755QQ

Parkside Way

S751HN

Claycliffe Avenue

S752HZ

Treelands

S755LY

Jacobs Hall Court

S752JB

Limes Avenue

S751QB

Nethercroft

S754BT

Jebb Lane

S755LL

Windsor Avenue

S755EG

Ballfield Lane

S755LJ

Ballfield Lane

S752NS

Limes Way

S751NA

Selbourne Close

S755DX

Bence Lane

S755HQ

Church Street

S755NT

Barnsley Road

S755DW

Churchfield Avenue

S751JW

Coppice Avenue

S755HX

Station Cottages

S755EL

Brookhill Road

S752NR

Limes Way

S751GU

Barugh Green Road

S751GZ

Chalbury Close

S755HA

Daykin Close

S751JY

Barugh Green Road

S755EN

Brookhill Road

S755HD

Churchfield Court

S755NW

Agnes Road

S751LN

Barugh Lane

S751FD

Eagle Avenue

S752HX

Intake Lane

S755RH

Swallow Close

S755NQ

Barnsley Road

S755FJ

Ballfield Mews

S755GL

Ballfield Lane

S751JF

Wilthorpe Road

S755NG

Huddersfield Road

S755NJ

Wells Street

S755PW

Lansdowne Crescent

S755JX

Allendale Road

S751PR

Longley Close

S755EE

Churchfield Lane

S752QZ

Rainton Grove

S755JJ

Carr Field Close

S755JY

Allendale Road

S751LG

St Austell Drive