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Dearne South

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About

Dearne South ward lies in the eastern part of the Barnsley borough, characterised by a mix of residential settlements and open countryside. The area includes the communities of Bolton upon Dearne, Goldthorpe, and Thurnscoe, which are situated along the Dearne Valley. The landscape is largely flat, with the River Dearne meandering through. Former mining sites have been largely reclaimed, with some areas now used for light industry or as green spaces.

A notable local landmark is the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, which extends into the ward's rural fringes, featuring large-scale artworks in a parkland setting. The economy has shifted from its historical reliance on coal, with retail parks and distribution centres now providing employment. Transport links are served by the A635 road and the Penistone Line railway, which stops at Goldthorpe station, connecting to Barnsley and Sheffield.

Area overview

On average Dearne South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dearne South is £40,140 per year. There are 5 schools in Dearne South: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dearne South is home to around 12,551 people, with a population density of about 1,438.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dearne South Population
12,551
Population density
1,438.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.38(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.28(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.77(+110%)
Burglary
13.54(+164%)
Vehicle crime
11.31(+103%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,908
94.88%
Other White
265
2.11%
African
95
0.76%
Other
37
0.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.29%
Total population: 12,551

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,815
28.11%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,810
18.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,699
16.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,578
15.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,224
12.22%
Total 16+ residents: 10,016

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,733
32.48%
Owns outright
1,633
30.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
938
17.58%
Social rents from council
744
13.95%
Other social rented
135
2.53%
Total households: 5,335

Property prices in Dearne South

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Dearne South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £362,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dearne South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£247,500
Flats5£75,000
Semi-Detached74£140,000
Terraced38£90,000

10 years median price trend in Dearne South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dearne South.

All postcodes in Dearne South

S639FG

Kirker Close

S638EH

Fern Lea Grove

S639EH

Goldthorpe Green

S638DU

Maori Avenue

S638EA

Ingsfield Lane

S638FF

Prior Way

S638HD

Furlong Road

S638HG

Green Gate Close

S639QB

South Moor Drive

S638BL

Brow View

S638DW

Caernarvon Crescent

S638JN

Sheaf Crescent

S638LS

Cemetery Road

S639AP

Barnsley Road Highgate

S639QA

South Moor Drive

S638AT

Ringway

S638FE

Prior Way

S639AJ

Sankey Square

S639AL

Probert Avenue

S639DU

Homecroft Road

S639DX

Homecroft Road

S639ES

Orchard Street

S639NN

Poplar Avenue

S639QD

Dearne Avenue

S638BJ

Ringway

S638EF

Ingsfield Lane

S638HF

Bridge Street

S639EA

Hope Avenue

S639PZ

Furlong Court

S638HL

The Green

S639GH

Loscoe Grove

S639PP

Furlong Road

S638JE

Lowfield Meadows

S638LP

Church Street

S639FE

Goldthorpe Road

S639GB

Lawnwood Drive

S639LA

Hollygrove

S638AQ

Carr Field Lane

S638ER

Broadwater

S638ES

Billingley View

S638ET

Beckfield Grove

S638HE

The Crescent

S639EL

Goldthorpe Green

S638EE

Ingsfield Lane

S638GW

The Farmstead

S639BE

Ainsdale Avenue

S639DE

High Street

S639DN

Straight Lane

S638AZ

Ringway

S638JF

Lowfield Road

S639BA

Highgate Lane

S639BG

Roache Drive

S639GE

Westmoor Close

S639PB

Windermere Avenue

S638AF

Thurnscoe Road

S638HT

Furlong Road

S638LL

Ladycroft

S639BN

Foxcovert Close

S639GD

Lawnwood Drive

S639PU

Kennedy Drive

S638BA

St Andrews Square

S638DT

Vancouver Drive

S639BJ

Highgate Lane

S639BW

Mill Race Drive

S639DF

Hall Street

S639LB

Mulberry Close

S638FS

School Street

S638GH

Dearne South

S638JW

Thurnscoe Road

S639DH

Lesley Road

S639LQ

High Street

S638AP

Carr Field Lane

S639DG

High Street

S639NJ

Albert Road

S638LJ

High Street

S638FJ

Thurnscoe Road

S638JR

Dearne Road

S638JX

Mill View

S639BU

Highgate Court

S639GZ

Barnburgh Court

S638EJ

Ingsfield Lane

S638HA

Furlong Road

S638HJ

Prospect Road

S639DZ

Hope Avenue

S639NL

Frederick Street

S638AS

Carr Green

S638NH

Buttermere Close

S638AL

Highgate Lane

S638DX

Maori Avenue

S638EP

Broadwater

S638NU

Park Crescent

S639AW

Barnsley Road

S639BD

Rufford Rise

S639PJ

Barnsley Road

S638BD

Crossways

S638BE

East Croft

S638JB

Station Road

S639BB

West View Crescent

S639BS

St Michaels Close

S639EP

Goldthorpe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.