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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

S638LQ

Wath Road

S639AQ

Probert Avenue

S639AY

George Street

S639ER

Goldthorpe Road

S639EY

Barnsley Road

S639FL

Barnburgh Lane

S639NR

Barnburgh Lane

S639PR

Furlong Road

S639PS

Park End Road

S638AJ

Crofton Drive

S638BG

Crossways

S638BS

Campion Close

S638DA

Carr Head Lane

S638HH

The Crescent

S638NS

Hawthorne Drive

S638PB

Grange Farm Court

S639EB

Hope Avenue

S639FJ

West Moor Croft

S639NW

Wellington Street

S639PT

Furlong Road

S639QE

Goldthorpe

S638AB

School Street

S638AD

Station Road

S638BU

Bolton-upon-Dearne

S638EG

Broadwater

S638GX

Crane Well View

S638FD

South Drive View

S639AH

Lincoln Gardens

S639BX

Holme Court

S639NZ

Barnsley Road

S638AW

Hall Broome Gardens

S638DF

Commonwealth View

S638DZ

Maori Avenue

S638FQ

Prior Croft

S638HZ

Edna Street

S638LR

New Street

S638LZ

Garbutt Street

S638NJ

Coniston Drive

S639AE

Barnsley Road

S638FH

Bolton-upon-Dearne

S638JL

Dove Close

S638JP

Wath Road

S639AG

Probert Avenue

S639FA

Billingley View

S639FN

Pickhills Grove

S639LE

Cherry Grove

S639LG

Hawthorne Croft

S639FG

Kirker Close

S638AE

Priory Road

S638AU

Ringway

S638BQ

Stump Cross Gardens

S638NY

Lowfield Road

S639BY

Lower Mill Close

S639NS

Flower Street

S638EU

Beckfield Grove

S638JA

Furlong Road

S638LF

Dearne Road

S638NE

Coniston Drive

S638NX

Hound Hill Lane

S639AT

Loscoe Grove

S639LF

Rowan Close

S639NT

Barnburgh Lane

S638BP

Billingley View

S638BW

Ringway

S638HS

The Crescent

S638HY

Chapel Street

S638JU

Dearne Road

S638NA

Angel Court

S639AN

Barnsley Road

S639BQ

Highgate Lane

S639DL

Straight Lane

S639GG

Barnsley Road

S639PE

Barnburgh Lane

S639PF

Barnburgh Lane

S638AH

Hall Broome Gardens

S638BZ

Bolton-upon-Dearne

S638DN

Canberra Rise

S638DP

Caernarvon Crescent

S638LU

Willow Lane

S638NB

Cumberland Way

S639AZ

Edward Road

S639GA

Commercial Road

S639NP

Princess Road

S639PY

Furlong Road

S638DH

Melbourne Avenue

S638DJ

Melbourne Avenue

S638EQ

Ingsfield Lane

S638HN

Prospect Road

S638HQ

The Crescent

S638LT

Angel Street

S639EQ

Goldthorpe Road

S638EN

Broadwater

S638GZ

Woodside View

S638HB

Furlong Road

S638JD

Crane Well Lane

S638LA

South Drive

S638LG

Dearne Road

S638LW

Church Street

S638NF

Mexborough Road

S638NT

Hawthorne Drive

Data Sources

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