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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, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 26.3% 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 £35,971 per year. There are 4 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
26.3%
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

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £205K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Dearne North area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dearne North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£251,000£227
Semi-Detached75£155,000£192
Terraced49£120,000£131
Flats2£96,000£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dearne North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dearne North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161,475£79,498£77,000
2017£159,950£89,000£67,500
2018£169,950£47,000£94,000£82,000
2019£159,995£62,500£104,995£80,000
2020£169,995£100,000£108,000£81,250
2021£177,498£75,000£129,000£88,000
2022£235,995£79,500£154,995£105,000
2023£244,995£155,000£82,250
2024£235,000£110,000£166,995£97,250
2025£241,500£142,040£174,000£110,000
2026£249,000£70,000£151,000£126,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dearne North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dearne North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147£86£100
2017£168£96£75
2018£184£81£115£84
2019£164£87£113£85
2020£181£150£123£86
2021£197£150£138£99
2022£230£169£176£103
2023£236£180£108
2024£223£116£181£109
2025£227£216£191£116
2026£237£108£194£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dearne North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Dearne North ward.

Local councillors

Wendy Cain

Dearne North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party