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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

S638FU

Angel Court

S638AG

Thurnscoe Road

S639AJ

Sankey Square

S639NP

Princess Road

S639GG

Rosegreave

S638LX

Mexborough Road

S638EY

Beechfield Close

S639AX

William Street

S638LU

Willow Lane

S639BQ

Highgate Lane

S638BT

Campion Close

S639FG

Kirker Close

S638HG

Green Gate Close

S639NS

Flower Street

S639PS

Park End Road

S638HX

Meadowgates

S639FP

Pickhills Grove

S638FS

School Street

S639PU

Kennedy Drive

S638HZ

Edna Street

S638DU

Maori Avenue

S639PE

Barnburgh Lane

S639NH

Frederick Street

S639NW

Wellington Street

S638DN

Canberra Rise

S639NU

Risedale Road

S638BG

Crossways

S638FL

Annie Senior Gardens

S638DB

Carr Head Lane

S638ES

Billingley View

S638BL

Brow View

S638DW

Caernarvon Crescent

S638NY

Manor Way

S638JT

Dearne Road

S638EG

Dale Grove

S639FN

Pickhills Grove

S639AP

Barnsley Road Highgate

S639GH

Loscoe Grove

S638JF

Lowfield Road

S639PA

Derwent Gardens

S639EE

Washington Road

S639FL

West Moor Croft

S638DS

Edinburgh Avenue

S639PJ

Barnsley Road

DN57HS

Crane Well Lane

S638BU

Broom Close

S638FQ

Prior Croft

S638HL

The Green

S638EQ

Ingsfield Lane

S639AE

Barnsley Road

S638FE

Prior Way

S639PX

Gaitskell Close

S639PY

Furlong Road

S638FH

Laburnum Drive

S639PP

Furlong Road

S638LY

Mexborough Road

S638HQ

The Crescent

S638NU

Park Crescent

S639DJ

Manor Avenue

S638JS

Dearne Road

S638DL

Princess Close

S639DF

Hall Street

S638DT

Vancouver Drive

S639PB

Windermere Avenue

S638EA

Ingsfield Lane

S639LA

Hollygrove

S639QE

Canary Way

S639DR

Straight Lane

S639PT

Furlong Road

S639DH

Lesley Road

S638JD

Lowfield Road

S638NQ

Hawthorne Farm Court

S638HF

Bridge Street

S638LL

Ladycroft

S639DQ

Melton Avenue

S638EX

Broadwater

S638AL

Highgate Lane

S639NJ

Albert Road

S638AU

Ringway

S638NF

Watermead

S638DH

Melbourne Avenue

S639PW

Valley Close

S638LH

High Street

S639AY

George Street

S638JB

Station Road

S638FA

Prior Way

S639ES

Orchard Street

S638JP

Wath Road

S638BF

Prior Croft

S638AH

Hall Broome Gardens

S639BB

West View Crescent

S638FP

Meadow Croft

S638HY

Chapel Street

S638LB

Broomhill View

S639PG

Barnburgh Lane

S639NR

Frederick Street

S639BN

Foxcovert Close

S638NP

Coniston Drive

S638ET

Beckfield Grove

S638DP

Caernarvon Crescent

Data Sources

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