Area360 logo

Find postcode

Dearne North

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Barnsley / Dearne North

About

Dearne North is a ward in the Barnsley metropolitan borough, located in South Yorkshire. The area includes settlements like Goldthorpe, Thurnscoe, and Bolton-upon-Dearne. It sits along the River Dearne, with a mix of residential and industrial spaces. The ward has historical ties to coal mining, with many former colliery sites now repurposed for housing or light industry. Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping areas serving the community.

Transport links in Dearne North include the A635 road and nearby rail stations, connecting it to Barnsley and Doncaster. The ward has seen regeneration efforts, with new housing developments and improved public spaces. Green areas like the Dearne Valley Park provide outdoor recreation. The population is primarily working-class, with a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals. The area retains a strong sense of community, with local events and clubs fostering connections.

Area overview

On average Dearne North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dearne North is £29,088 per year. There are 5 schools in Dearne North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dearne North Population
11,900
Population density
1,729.4 per km²

Demographics

British
10,968
92.19%
Other White
536
4.51%
African
83
0.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
54
0.45%
Other Asian
39
0.33%
Total population: 11,897

Housing

Owns outright
1,419
26.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,269
23.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,103
20.77%
Social rents from council
820
15.44%
Other social rented
564
10.62%
Total households: 5,311

Property prices in Dearne North

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 in Dearne North area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £350,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£242,748
Flats1£110,000
Semi-Detached90£172,500
Terraced56£94,000

10 years price trend in Dearne North

All postcodes in Dearne North

S630LY

Holly Bush Drive

S630QR

Albert Street

S630SE

Common Road

S639FT

Goldthorpe

S630AF

High Street

S630AY

Greenside Close

S630DE

Thurnscoe

S630FA

Emerald Green Grove

S630FJ

Thurnscoe

S630HE

Windsor Square

S630LX

Ashberry Close

S630PH

Merrill Road

S630RH

Butcher Street

S630SU

Chestnut Grove

S639LS

Barnsley Road

S630FP

Thurnscoe

S630JA

Deightonby Street

S630ND

Pear Tree Court

S630PX

Wensley Street

S630TR

Hillcrest

S639HG

Doncaster Road

S639HL

Doncaster Road

S639JE

Doncaster Road

S630BS

Thurnscoe

S630EA

Grange Crescent

S630EU

Dane Close

S630PD

Challenger Crescent

S630PF

Challenger Crescent

S630NR

Monsal Street

S630QX

Church Street

S630TH

Kingsway

S639FW

Beever Street

S639GJ

Shafton Gate

S639GR

Astoria Close

S639GY

Kingsmark Way

S639HS

Victoria Street

S639HU

Doncaster Road

S639LP

Jackson Street

S630AN

Acorn Avenue

S630DN

Coronation Street

S630DQ

Tudor Street

S630DS

Hanover Street

S630EP

Chapel Close

S630HL

Lancaster Street

S630JT

Garden Street

S630NF

Thurnscoe

S639AF

Goldthorpe

S639GN

Comrades Place

S639HB

Market Street

S639HZ

Garden Street

S639JD

Doncaster Road

S639JL

Hamilton Road

S639NB

Kelly Street

S639NF

Barnsley Road

S630BW

Lidget Close

S630LQ

Pangbourne Road

S630PQ

Merrill Road

S630QA

Manor Road

S630RE

Thornley Brook

S639GQ

Astoria Close

S639HJ

Doncaster Road

S639NE

Barnsley Road

S630NS

Monsal Street

S630NN

Merrill Road

S630DU

Hanover Square

S630LT

Holly Bush Drive

S630PY

Manor Road

S630QE

Billingley Drive

S630QW

Church Street

S630RB

Butcher Street

S630RD

St Helens Close

S630TG

Park Road

S630TW

Troutbeck Close

S639JJ

Nora Street

S639LY

King Street

S639NQ

High Street

S630AP

Oak Road

S630DD

St Hildas Close

S630DH

Tudor Street

S630JH

Wheatfield Drive

S630JZ

Park Court

S630RA

Butcher Street

S630RZ

Clayton Drive

S630SY

High Street

S639HP

Co-Operative Street

S639JH

Kathleen Street

S630DW

Dane Street South

S630ET

Caudall Close

S630LE

Basildon Road

S630QJ

High Street

S630SN

Greenside Close

S630SS

Chestnut Grove

S639GW

Doncaster Road

S639HT

Barnburgh Lane

S639JG

St Mary's Road

S639JY

King Street

S639LW

Jackson Street

S639NG

Barnsley Road

S639FQ

Goldthorpe

S630NT

Merrill Road

Prev Next

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.