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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

S638BJ

Ringway

S639BA

Highgate Lane

S638HW

Highgate Lane

S638LR

New Street

S638HD

Furlong Road

S638NN

Rydal Close

S639AN

Barnsley Road

S638AS

Carr Green

S638EP

Broadwater

S638JY

Heath Grove

S638EF

Ingsfield Lane

S638FF

Prior Way

S638LQ

Wath Road

S638NS

Hawthorne Drive

S638AX

Ringway

S639FF

Nicholas Lane

S638FB

Barrow Syke

S638FJ

Thurnscoe Road

S639FB

Damsteads

S638LE

South Drive

S639LE

Cherry Grove

S639ER

Goldthorpe Road

S638AA

Station Road

S638HT

Furlong Road

S638JX

Mill View

S638BW

Ringway

S639NN

Poplar Avenue

S639DX

Homecroft Road

S639BX

Holmes Court

S639LB

Mulberry Close

S638HB

Furlong Road

S638PB

Grange Farm Court

S638NL

Torver Drive

S638JZ

South Drive

S638JN

Sheaf Crescent

S639NT

Barnburgh Lane

S639QA

South Moor Drive

S638BH

Ringway

S638LN

Ravensmead Court

S639BW

Mill Race Drive

S639AQ

Probert Avenue

S639EP

Goldthorpe Road

S638BX

Primrose Close

S639FA

Billingley View

S639ED

Welfare View

S638NT

Hawthorne Drive

S638HA

Furlong Road

S638JH

Calder Road

S638FD

South Drive View

S638DD

Carr Head Lane

S639DY

Goldthorpe Road

S639BL

Goldthorpe Industrial Estate

S638DA

Carr Head Lane

S638BD

Crossways

S639BY

Lower Mill Close

S638LJ

High Street

S638LG

West Avenue

S639AS

Nicholas Lane

S638AW

Hall Broome Gardens

S639PD

Barnburgh Lane

S638HS

The Crescent

S638HH

The Crescent

S638FR

The Woodlands

S638AR

Ringway

S639BH

Highgate Lane

S639BG

Roache Drive

S638JR

Dearne Road

S639LG

Hawthorne Croft

S639AH

Lincoln Gardens

S638NW

Church Mews

S638EW

Broadwater

S638DG

Canberra Rise

S639EN

Goldthorpe Road

S638EB

Ingsfield Lane

S639AZ

Edward Road

S638AN

Crofton Drive

S638LZ

Garbutt Street

S639LF

Rowan Close

S638EE

Ingsfield Lane

S638NH

Buttermere Close

S638AB

Station Road

S639PZ

Furlong Court

S638DE

Carr Head Lane

S638EJ

Ingsfield Lane

S638AY

Far Croft

S638NZ

Orchard Mews

S638BE

East Croft

S638HJ

Prospect Road

S639DT

Hope Avenue

S639ET

Dearne South

S639EH

Goldthorpe Green

S639BJ

Highgate Lane

S639LJ

High Street

S639EY

Barnsley Road

S638NR

Bank End Close

S638LT

Mexborough Road

S639BD

Rufford Rise

S639BT

Knoll Beck Close

S638HE

The Crescent

S639DE

High Street

Data Sources

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