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Dearne South

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Barnsley / Dearne South

About

Dearne South is a ward located in the Barnsley metropolitan borough, South Yorkshire. It covers areas including Goldthorpe, Bolton-on-Dearne, and parts of Thurnscoe. The ward is situated along the River Dearne, with a mix of residential and industrial spaces. Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping areas, serving the community's daily needs.

The area has historical ties to coal mining, with many former colliery sites now repurposed for housing or light industry. Public transport links connect Dearne South to Barnsley town centre and nearby towns like Rotherham. The ward has green spaces like Lundwood Park, offering recreational opportunities for residents. Housing consists mainly of terraced and semi-detached homes, with some newer developments in recent years.

Area overview

On average Dearne South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 117 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 of residents in Dearne South is £31,831 per year. There are 5 schools in Dearne South: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Dearne South

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £127,500 in Dearne South area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £440,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£227,500
Flats5£74,000
Semi-Detached64£135,000
Terraced41£90,000

10 years price trend in Dearne South

All postcodes in Dearne South

S639BD

Rufford Rise

S639FP

Pickhills Grove

S639PJ

Barnsley Road

S638AA

Priory Road

S638AX

Far Croft

S638BT

Campion Close

S638BX

Beckfield Grove

S638EY

Beechfield Close

S638EZ

Pennyfields

S638JT

Dearne Road

S638LE

South Drive

S638NG

Bowness Grove

S639DS

Highfield Avenue

S639EF

Goldthorpe Green

S638BN

Carr Green

S638DY

Springfield

S638JZ

Broomhill View

S639PA

Barnburgh Lane

S638EL

Broadwater

S638EX

Broadwater

S638FG

Lowfield Road

S638FP

Meadow Croft

S638HX

Meadowgates

S638NN

Rydal Close

S638NW

Church Mews

S638PA

Mount Pleasant Close

S639AX

George Street

S639ED

Welfare View

S639EE

Washington Road

S639LJ

High Street

S639PG

Barnburgh Lane

S638DB

Carr Head Lane

S638DQ

Coronation Drive

S638DS

Edinburgh Avenue

S638HP

Highgate Lane

S638HU

Chapel Street

S638LB

Broomhill View

S638ND

Ullswater Close

S638NR

Bank End Close

S639BT

Knoll Beck Close

S639EN

Goldthorpe Road

S639PH

Halfway Close

S638NQ

Bolton-upon-Dearne

S638AG

Thurnscoe Road

S638BF

Barrow Syke

S639AU

Barnsley Road

S639ET

Goldthorpe

S639GF

Highgate Lane

DN57HR

Barnburgh Lane

S638LH

High Street

S638LN

Ravensmead Court

S638LX

Garbutt Street

S638LY

Mexborough Road

S638NL

Torver Drive

S639PX

Furlong Road

S638BH

Ringway

S638DD

Canberra Rise

S638HW

Highgate Lane

S639EW

Goldthorpe Road

S639PD

Barnburgh Lane

S638AN

Carr Field Lane

S638AY

Far Croft

S638BY

Beckfield Grove

S638DE

Billingley View

S638ED

Dale Grove

S638FR

The Woodlands

S638FT

High Street

S638JJ

Swale Close

S639FB

Damsteads

S639DY

Goldthorpe Road

S638DG

Caernarvon Crescent

S638EB

Fern Lea Grove

S638FA

Prior Way

S638FB

Barrow Syke

S638JQ

Lowfield Grove

S638JS

Dearne Road

S639DJ

Manor Avenue

S639DR

Straight Lane

S639DT

Hope Avenue

DN57HS

Crane Well Lane

S638EW

Broadwater

S638GY

Lowfield Farm Close

S638FL

Annie Senior Gardens

S638FU

Angel Court

S638HR

Carr Field Lane

S639AS

Nicholas Lane

S639DQ

Melton Avenue

S639EG

Washington Road

S639NU

Risedale Road

S639NX

Lindale Gardens

S638BB

St Andrew's Square

S638DR

Caernarvon Crescent

S638JH

Calder Road

S639FF

Nicholas Lane

S638NZ

Bolton-upon-Dearne

S639BL

Carr Field Lane

S639FH

Far Moor Close

S638AR

Crossways

S638JY

Heath Grove

S638LD

Mill View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.