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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 126 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
126
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
54.82(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.09(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.02(+63%)
Burglary
13.07(+156%)
Vehicle crime
11.79(+109%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,908
94.88%
Other White
265
2.11%
African
95
0.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.29%
Other
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 162 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Dearne South area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £490,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dearne South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached31£232,000£2,171
Flats3£75,000£1,786
Semi-Detached78£150,000£2,143
Terraced50£116,000£1,451

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

S639GD

Lawnwood Drive

S638BB

St Andrews Square

S639BE

Ainsdale Avenue

S638PA

Mount Pleasant Close

S638DZ

Maori Avenue

S638LA

South Drive

S638LP

Church Street

S638AZ

Ringway

S639EL

Goldthorpe Green

S638GY

Lowfield Farm Close

S638GX

Crane Well View

S639EF

Washington Road

S638BY

Clover Walk

S638BS

Campion Close

S638BZ

Heather Walk

S639EQ

Goldthorpe Road

S639PF

Barnburgh Lane

S638HP

Highgate Lane

S638AT

Ringway

S639AL

Probert Avenue

S639DN

Straight Lane

S639LQ

High Street

S638FT

High Street

S639EW

Goldthorpe Road

S638NA

Angel Street

S638ND

Ullswater Close

S638NJ

Kendal Drive

S638AE

Priory Road

S639PH

Halfway Close

S638NG

Bowness Grove

S638HR

Highgate Lane

S638AP

Carr Field Lane

S638DQ

Coronation Drive

S638ED

Ingsfield Lane

S639FH

Far Moor Close

S638BN

Ringway

S638JW

Thurnscoe Road

S639EG

Washington Road

S639AW

Barnsley Road

S639EB

Hope Avenue

S639DL

Straight Lane

S638FG

Smithy Croft

S638GW

The Farmstead

S638DR

Caernarvon Crescent

S638AQ

Carr Field Lane

S638JA

Furlong Road

S638HU

Furlong Road

S638AJ

Hall Broome Gardens

S638LS

Cemetery Road

S639GA

Cranwell Court

S639DZ

Hope Avenue

DN57HR

Green Lane

S639EA

Hope Avenue

S639AU

Barnsley Road

S638LW

High Street

S638DJ

Melbourne Avenue

S639GE

Westmoor Close

S639GB

Lawnwood Drive

S639QD

Dearne Avenue

S638EH

Fern Lea Grove

S639NX

Lindale Gardens

S638GH

Dearne South

S638JL

Dove Close

S638GZ

Woodside View

S638HN

The Green

S638EU

Carr Field Lane

S638BP

Billingley View

S639NZ

Barnsley Road

S639BU

Highgate Court

S638EZ

Pennyfields

S638JQ

Lowfield Grove

S638BA

St Andrews Square

S638NX

Riverside Gardens

S638NE

Coniston Drive

S638AF

Thurnscoe Road

S638JJ

Swale Close

S639BS

St Michaels Close

S638JE

Lowfield Meadows

S638EL

Broadwater

S639FJ

West Moor Croft

S639DG

High Street

S638DY

Springfield

S638ER

Broadwater

S638EN

Broadwater

S639DS

Highfield Avenue

S638NB

Cumberland Way

S638DX

Maori Avenue

S638LF

Dearne Road

S638AD

Station Road

S639AG

Probert Avenue

S639FE

Goldthorpe Road

S638LD

South Drive

S638BQ

Stump Cross Gardens

S639GF

Watchley Gardens

S639QB

South Moor Drive

S639DU

Homecroft Road

S639PR

Furlong Road

S638JU

Dearne Road

S638DF

Commonwealth View

S639GZ

Barnburgh Court

Data Sources

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