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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

S639NH

Frederick Street

S638DL

Princess Close

S638NP

Coniston Drive

S639FP

Pickhills Grove

S638BX

Primrose Close

S638EY

Beechfield Close

S638EZ

Pennyfields

S638JT

Dearne Road

S639EF

Washington Road

S638AA

Station Road

S638AX

Ringway

S638BT

Campion Close

S638LE

South Drive

S638NG

Bowness Grove

S639DS

Highfield Avenue

S638BN

Ringway

S638DY

Springfield

S638JZ

South Drive

S639PA

Derwent Gardens

S638EL

Broadwater

S638HX

Meadowgates

S639ED

Welfare View

S639PG

Barnburgh Lane

S638DQ

Coronation Drive

S638HU

Furlong Road

S638LB

Broomhill View

S638NR

Bank End Close

S639PH

Halfway Close

S638EX

Broadwater

S638FG

Smithy Croft

S638FP

Meadow Croft

S638NN

Rydal Close

S638NW

Church Mews

S638PA

Mount Pleasant Close

S639AX

William Street

S639EE

Washington Road

S639LJ

High Street

S638DB

Carr Head Lane

S638DS

Edinburgh Avenue

S638HP

Highgate Lane

S638ND

Ullswater Close

S639BT

Knoll Beck Close

S639EN

Goldthorpe Road

S638AG

Thurnscoe Road

S638NQ

Hawthorne Farm Court

S639ET

Dearne South

S639GF

Watchley Gardens

S638BF

Prior Croft

S639AU

Barnsley Road

S638LH

High Street

S638LY

Mexborough Road

S639PX

Gaitskell Close

DN57HR

Green Lane

S638LN

Ravensmead Court

S638LX

Mexborough Road

S638NL

Torver Drive

S638BH

Ringway

S639EW

Goldthorpe Road

S639PD

Barnburgh Lane

S638DD

Carr Head Lane

S638HW

Highgate Lane

S638AN

Crofton Drive

S638BY

Clover Walk

S638DE

Carr Head Lane

S638ED

Ingsfield Lane

S638FT

High Street

S638JJ

Swale Close

S638AY

Far Croft

S638FR

The Woodlands

S639DY

Goldthorpe Road

S639FB

Damsteads

S638DG

Canberra Rise

S638EB

Ingsfield Lane

S638FA

Prior Way

S638JQ

Lowfield Grove

S639DJ

Manor Avenue

S639DR

Straight Lane

S639DT

Hope Avenue

S638FB

Barrow Syke

S638JS

Dearne Road

DN57HS

Crane Well Lane

S638EW

Broadwater

S639AS

Nicholas Lane

S639EG

Washington Road

S639NU

Risedale Road

S638FL

Annie Senior Gardens

S638FU

Angel Court

S638GY

Lowfield Farm Close

S638HR

Highgate Lane

S639DQ

Melton Avenue

S639NX

Lindale Gardens

S638BB

St Andrews Square

S638NZ

Orchard Mews

S639FF

Nicholas Lane

S638DR

Caernarvon Crescent

S638JH

Calder Road

S639BL

Goldthorpe Industrial Estate

S638AR

Ringway

S638LD

South Drive

S639AY

George Street

Data Sources

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