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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

S630AY

Greenside Close

S630DS

Tudor Street

S630GY

Ashlea

S630JF

Fields End Business Park

S639HH

Doncaster Road

S639JE

Pickhills Avenue

S630BJ

Dearne North

S630TX

Derry Grove

S630QJ

High Street

S630UB

Howell Gardens

S639LW

Leadley Street

S630TD

The Orchard

S630RP

Southfield Lane

S630JE

Ashlea

S630HX

Lancaster Street

S639NE

Barnsley Road

S639FU

Sheerwater Crescent

S630LZ

Stotfold Drive

S630SE

Common Road

S630PP

Merrill Road

S639PN

Orchid Avenue

S630PG

Lingamoor Leys

S630HD

Windsor Street

S630NT

Merrill Road

S630NA

Park Court

S630RH

High Street

S630LX

Ashberry Close

S630HY

Brunswick Street

S630JU

Garden Street

S630LT

John Street

S630EP

Chapel Close

S630AR

May Close

S630HL

Lancaster Street

S639HD

Market Square

S639JJ

Nora Street

S630FR

Bluebell Way

S639AA

Barnsley Road

S630ER

Coronation Street

S630QW

High Street

S639LL

High Street

S630SS

Chestnut Grove

S630TT

Derry Grove

S630AZ

Whinburn Mews

S639NA

Elizabeth Street

S630AT

Springbrook Close

S630FF

Lane End Close

S630RG

Albert Street

S630SU

High Street

S630TA

Marlborough Close

S630FD

Platform Way

S639LP

Jackson Street

S630TN

Walbert Avenue

S639GP

Magdalene Gardens

S630JG

Stuart Street

S630HU

Brunswick Street

S639JP

East Street

S639HB

Market Street

S630AP

Oak Road

S630QN

Bateman Square

S630TE

Lansdowne Close

S639HW

Claycliffe Terrace

S630TP

Derry Grove

S630HF

Roman Street

S630FQ

Bluebell Way

S630RL

Lane End Mews

S630DG

Tudor Street

S630NE

Dearne North

S639FW

Woodlark Walk

S630RY

Clayton Avenue

S630AN

Oak Road

S630BS

Hickleton Terrace

S630LE

Low Grange Road

S639PL

Dearne North

S630PA

Merrill Road

S630QZ

High Street

S630RW

Southfield Lane

S630JY

Houghton Road

S630TZ

Hampole Drive

S630TS

Derry Grove

S639JF

Kathleen Grove

S630NL

Houghton Road

S630TG

Park Road

S630LF

Low Grange Square

S630RQ

Lorne Road

S630EH

Whitworth Buildings

S630AW

School Street

S630HJ

Hanover Street

S630EA

Grange Crescent

S639GN

Comrades Place

S630NR

Peartree Avenue

S639JL

Kathleen Street

S630JT

Houghton Road

S630BZ

Lidget Lane

S630PE

Merrill Road

S630PR

Burnside

S630QD

Hill Farm Close

S630TQ

Kingsway

S639JW

Main Street

S639BF

Kingsmark Way

S639HU

Doncaster Road

Data Sources

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