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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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Dearne South area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £349,995.

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
Terraced43£110,000
Detached31£250,000
Flats3£80,000
Semi-Detached78£140,000

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

S639BH

Highgate Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.