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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

S630JJ

Hall Farm Drive

S630FE

Brook Wood Mews

S639GU

Pearwood Close

S630LU

Holly Bush Drive

S630AU

Acorn Avenue

S630NQ

Houghton Road

S630RT

Rectory Close

S630DF

George Street

S630NW

Merrill Road

S630BT

Lidget Lane

S630PJ

Whin Gardens

S639JB

Doncaster Road

S639GX

Kents Grove

S639FX

Sanderling Crescent

S630EU

Dane Close

S630PX

Wensley Street

S630RU

Clayton Lane

S639FT

Crossbill Way

S639HT

Beever Street

S639HS

Victoria Street

S639JU

West Street

Data Sources

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