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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 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% 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 £31,829 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dearne South Population
12,551
Population density
1,438.3 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £133,000 in Dearne South area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £400,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£233,500
Flats4£74,500
Semi-Detached68£135,000
Terraced33£95,000

10 years price trend in Dearne South

All postcodes in Dearne South

S639BH

Highgate Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.