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.
On average Dearne North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 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 of residents in Dearne North is £29,086 per year. There are 5 schools in Dearne North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 in Dearne North area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £242,995 |
| Flats | 1 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £148,500 |
| Terraced | 54 | £101,000 |
10 years price trend in Dearne North
S639HD
Market Square
S639JU
West Street
S630PE
Merrill Road
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Barrowfield Road
S630JR
Thurnscoe
S630LJ
Merrill Road
S630NQ
Thurnscoe
S630QT
Church Street
S630ST
High Street
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Doncaster Road
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Main Street
S630NU
Gooseacre Avenue
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Merrill Road
S630JN
Princess Drive
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Clayton Avenue
S630TP
Derry Grove
S630TU
Hallgate
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Kents Grove
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Tudor Street
S630DT
Hanover Square
S630EG
Coronation Street
S630ES
Clarence Terrace
S630EZ
Thurnscoe
S630FE
Brook Wood Mews
S630HQ
Briton Square
S630JJ
Barley View
S630NP
Richmond Road
S630PN
Whinside Crescent
S630QB
Cross Butcher Street
S630QN
Thurnscoe
S630RQ
Lorne Road
S630SP
Crossgate
S630TE
Chapel Street
S630TN
High Street
S630TZ
Hampole Drive
S639FX
Goldthorpe
S639ND
Elizabeth Street
S630NZ
Beechlea
S630DA
Albion Drive
S630JB
Deightonby Street
S630JG
Stuart Street
S630LZ
Ashberry Close
S630PW
Burnside
S630TY
Turnesc Grove
S639GU
Foxmires Grove
S639JZ
Lockwood Road
S639LN
Leadley Street
S630DF
George Street
S630HX
Lancaster Street
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Low Grange Square
S630PG
Lingamoor Leys
S630PU
Westfield Crescent
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Manor Square
S630RP
Southfield Crescent
S630SB
Horsemoor Road
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Horsemoor Road
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Derry Grove
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Bella Avenue
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East Street
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High Street
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Phoenix Lane
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Phoenix Lane
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Grange Crescent
S630EX
Oaklea
S630FB
Newland Gardens
S630QH
High Street
S630RW
Southfield Crescent
S630UB
Howell Gardens
S630AZ
Whinburn Mews
S630HG
Briton Square
S630HJ
Hanover Street
S630LD
Low Grange Road
S639HW
Goldthorpe
S639LZ
King Street
S630FH
Thurnscoe
S630DJ
Tudor Street
S630AT
Springbrook Close
S630QP
Chapel Street
S630QQ
Burntwood Close
S630RG
Albert Street
S630RS
Clayton Lane
S630TJ
Kingsway
S639DP
Goldthorpe
S630DB
Thurnscoe
S630JU
Garden Street
S630JW
King Street
S639GS
Foxmires Grove
S639JQ
Barrowfield Road
S630DX
Hanover Street
S630HR
Briton Street
S630JE
Ashlea
S630LL
Thornwood Court
S630PR
Burnside
S630QF
Hickleton Court
S630TA
Market Street
S639HE
Market Street
S639LT
Barnsley Road
S630EB
Grange Street
S630DG
Tudor Street
S630HS
Chapel Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.