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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

S639FH

Far Moor Close

S639FL

West Moor Croft

S639PS

Park End Road

S638JY

Heath Grove

S638LQ

Wath Road

S639AQ

Probert Avenue

S639ER

Goldthorpe Road

S639EY

Barnsley Road

S639NR

Frederick Street

S639PR

Furlong Road

S638AJ

Hall Broome Gardens

S638BG

Crossways

S638BS

Campion Close

S638PB

Grange Farm Court

S639NW

Wellington Street

S638DA

Carr Head Lane

S638HH

The Crescent

S638NS

Hawthorne Drive

S639EB

Hope Avenue

S639FJ

West Moor Croft

S639PT

Furlong Road

S639QE

Canary Way

S638AB

Station Road

S639AH

Lincoln Gardens

S639NZ

Barnsley Road

S638AD

Station Road

S638BU

Broom Close

S638EG

Dale Grove

S638FD

South Drive View

S638GX

Crane Well View

S639BX

Holmes Court

S638AW

Hall Broome Gardens

S638DZ

Maori Avenue

S638LR

New Street

S638LZ

Garbutt Street

S638NJ

Kendal Drive

S639AE

Barnsley Road

S638DF

Commonwealth View

S638FQ

Prior Croft

S638HZ

Edna Street

S638FH

Laburnum Drive

S638JL

Dove Close

S639AG

Probert Avenue

S638JP

Wath Road

S639FA

Billingley View

S639FN

Pickhills Grove

S639LE

Cherry Grove

S639LG

Hawthorne Croft

S638AE

Priory Road

S639NS

Flower Street

S638AU

Ringway

S638BQ

Stump Cross Gardens

S638NY

Manor Way

S639BY

Lower Mill Close

S638NE

Coniston Drive

S638NX

Riverside Gardens

S639LF

Rowan Close

S639NT

Barnburgh Lane

S638BP

Billingley View

S638BW

Ringway

S638HS

The Crescent

S638JU

Dearne Road

S639PF

Barnburgh Lane

S638EU

Carr Field Lane

S638JA

Furlong Road

S638LF

Dearne Road

S638HY

Chapel Street

S638NA

Angel Street

S639AN

Barnsley Road

S639BQ

Highgate Lane

S639DL

Straight Lane

S639GG

Rosegreave

S639PE

Barnburgh Lane

S638AH

Hall Broome Gardens

S638DP

Caernarvon Crescent

S638NB

Cumberland Way

S639AZ

Edward Road

S639NP

Princess Road

S639PY

Furlong Road

S638BZ

Heather Walk

S638DN

Canberra Rise

S638LU

Willow Lane

S639GA

Cranwell Court

S638HN

The Green

S638HQ

The Crescent

S639EQ

Goldthorpe Road

S638DH

Melbourne Avenue

S638DJ

Melbourne Avenue

S638EQ

Ingsfield Lane

S638LT

Mexborough Road

S638HB

Furlong Road

S638LA

South Drive

S638LG

West Avenue

S638NT

Hawthorne Drive

S639BH

Highgate Lane

S638EN

Broadwater

S638GZ

Woodside View

S638JD

Lowfield Road

S638LW

High Street

S638NF

Watermead

Data Sources

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