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Dearne North

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Barnsley / Dearne North

About

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.

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 26.3% 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 £29,088 per year. There are 5 schools in Dearne North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 171 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 in Dearne North area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £350,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£242,748
Flats1£110,000
Semi-Detached90£172,500
Terraced56£94,000

10 years price trend in Dearne North

All postcodes in Dearne North

S630HY

Brunswick Street

S630QY

High Street

S630RR

Southfield Crescent

S630RU

Clayton Avenue

S630TX

Derry Grove

S630UA

Springwood Grove

S639HN

Co-Operative Street

S630LG

Basildon Road

S630NE

Thurnscoe

S630ER

Clarence Terrace

S630NG

Low Grange Road

S630RL

High Street

S639GL

Thornham Meadows

S630BJ

Thurnscoe

S630HW

Cromwell Street

S630JS

Hall Farm Drive

S630JX

Kingsway Grove

S630NL

Thurnscoe
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.