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Dearne North

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About

The Dearne North ward lies in the northeastern part of the Barnsley borough, encompassing the former mining communities of Goldthorpe and Bolton-upon-Dearne. The area is characterised by residential terraces and local shopping parades along the main thoroughfares, set within the broader Dearne Valley landscape. It is a place with a strong industrial heritage, directly shaped by the now-closed collieries that once dominated the local economy and geography.

A very specific local landmark is the Goldthorpe Globe Theatre, a surviving early 20th-century picture house that speaks to the area's social history. The ward contains several reclaimed green spaces, such as the King's Park in Goldthorpe, which provide recreational areas for residents. Transport links are defined by the A635 road running through its centre, connecting it to neighbouring towns within South Yorkshire.

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 26.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dearne North is £35,951 per year. There are 5 schools in Dearne North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dearne North is home to around 11,900 people, with a population density of about 1,729.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.85(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.56(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.48(+103%)
Burglary
12.18(+139%)
Other theft
10.59(+59%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,081
32.58%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,563
16.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,430
15.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,404
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,145
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 9,457

Housing

Housing tenure

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 167 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Dearne North area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £335,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dearne North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dearne North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached32£246,000£2,487
Flats5£142,040£2,182
Semi-Detached74£150,000£2,035
Terraced56£107,500£1,268

10 years median price trend in Dearne North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dearne North.

All postcodes in Dearne North

S639GR

Ceramia Court

S630DX

Hanover Street

S630TF

Kingsway Grove

S630TH

Kingsway

S630HN

Lancaster Street

S630DY

York Street

S630PD

Challenger Crescent

S630QX

Church Street

S639FR

Hawfinch Avenue

S630RZ

Clayton Drive

S630JD

Deightonby Street

S630RD

St Helens Close

S630NY

Market Street

S639HN

Co Operative Street

S639GW

Parkgate

S639HA

Market Street

S630EE

Dane Street

S639JZ

Lockwood Road

S630SY

High Street

S639HG

Doncaster Road

S639LX

Charles Street

S639HZ

Garden Street

S639LR

High Street

S630PS

Merrill Road

S630PF

Challenger Crescent

S630FJ

Wisteria Close

S630DL

Dane Street

S630EG

Saxon Street

S630QE

Billingley Drive

S630RS

Rectory Lane

S630RJ

Common Road

S630BL

Princess Drive

S630RR

Southfield Crescent

S639JH

Nora Street

S630LJ

Thornwood Close

S630LH

Low Grange Road

S630EW

Barrowfield Road

S630EZ

Primrose Road

S630BP

Tudor Street

S630JA

Deightonby Street

S630LL

Thornwood Court

S639GL

Thornham Meadows

S639NF

Barnsley Road

S639AF

Railway Terrace

S630NN

Merrill Road

S630BG

Clayton Lane

S630TR

Hill Crest

S630BF

Barrowfield Road

S639JX

Main Street

S630HH

Briton Street

S639HJ

Doncaster Road

S630DB

Dearne North

S630SR

Thurnscoe Bridge Lane

S630PQ

Merrill Road

S630PH

Merrill Road

S630RB

Butcher Street

S639NG

Barnsley Road

S630NU

Gooseacre Avenue

S630DP

Dane Street North

S639GQ

Astoria Close

S630JW

King Street

S630HW

Cromwell Street

S630PT

Westfield Crescent

S630JR

Station Road

S630TY

Turnesc Grove

S639DW

Straight Lane

S630QQ

Burntwood Close

S630RN

Thornley Square

S630DT

Hanover Street

S630FA

Emerald Green Grove

S639HR

Cross Street

S630NF

Houghton Road

S639NQ

High Street

S630JS

Shepherd Lane

S630FB

Newland Gardens

S630PU

Westfield Crescent

S630ED

Stuart Street

S630DE

Vincent Terrace

S630HG

Briton Street

S630PL

Whinside Crescent

S630LD

Low Grange Road

S630PN

Whinside Crescent

S630JX

Houghton Road

S630NP

Richmond Road

S630QT

Church Street

S630QH

High Street

S630HB

Windsor Street

S630BA

Albion Drive

S630HP

Briton Street

S639JY

Lockwood Road

S630BX

Lidget Lane

S630TW

Troutbeck Close

S630DQ

Tudor Street

S630JZ

Park Court

S630PZ

Manor Square

S639LT

Barnsley Road

S630QA

Manor Road

S630AF

Thurnscoe Hall Mews

S630NZ

Beechlea

S630FH

Lilac Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.