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About

Dodworth ward lies on the western edge of Barnsley, characterised by a mix of residential neighbourhoods and open green spaces. The area includes the main village of Dodworth itself, alongside several smaller settlements and estates, creating a varied landscape of housing. Large areas of farmland and woodland border the community, providing a rural boundary. The ward's layout reflects its historical development from a mining and industrial past into a primarily residential district.

The ward is defined by its elevated position, offering views across the surrounding borough. A notable local feature is the Dodworth Miners' Welfare Park and Bandstand, a central community hub with a long-standing musical tradition. The Trans Pennine Trail passes through the area, utilising former railway lines for walking and cycling routes. This network connects to local woodlands and the broader countryside, integrating outdoor recreation directly into the ward's geography.

Area overview

On average Dodworth has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dodworth is £46,347 per year. There are 4 schools in Dodworth: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dodworth is home to around 10,447 people, with a population density of about 999.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dodworth Population
10,447
Population density
999.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.33(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.51(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.34(+20%)
Burglary
7.18(+41%)
Public order
6.03(-32%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,913
94.89%
Other White
130
1.24%
Indian
68
0.65%
Other Asian
55
0.53%
Chinese
41
0.39%
Total population: 10,447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,556
28.99%
No qualifications
1,975
22.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,497
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,156
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
797
9.04%
Total 16+ residents: 8,818

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,058
43.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,487
31.61%
Social rents from council
569
12.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
409
8.69%
Other social rented
90
1.91%
Total households: 4,704

Property prices in Dodworth

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £318K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Dodworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dodworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£350,000£297
Semi-Detached58£197,500£228
Terraced26£153,000£194
Flats5£144,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dodworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dodworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224,500£113,750£139,250£98,000
2017£230,000£107,500£147,500£111,500
2018£242,000£97,250£148,000£99,998
2019£230,000£72,475£138,975£100,250
2020£245,000£104,950£146,500£108,500
2021£285,000£124,000£160,000£133,875
2022£302,750£135,000£176,000£120,000
2023£305,000£136,250£195,000£147,000
2024£317,500£136,500£172,500£150,500
2025£342,500£130,000£181,500£147,000
2026£345,000£144,000£210,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dodworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dodworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£161£164£109
2017£189£150£165£142
2018£198£158£168£118
2019£208£150£166£130
2020£214£150£175£132
2021£229£155£179£166
2022£262£171£198£178
2023£267£179£199£168
2024£265£181£212£196
2025£292£191£216£188
2026£312£223£232£185
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dodworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dodworth in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Dodworth ward.

Local councillors

Andy Waters

Dodworth - Elected 12 Dec 2024

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Dodworth

Is Dodworth safe?

Dodworth records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dodworth?

The median sale price in Dodworth is £220,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dodworth?

Dodworth has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dodworth?

Dodworth scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dodworth sits around rank 19,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dodworth?

The average household income in Dodworth is around £46,347 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dodworth?

Dodworth is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andy Waters (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Dodworth

S706JD

Rosedale Gardens

S706PN

Dodworth Road

S753SQ

Eyam Close

S706QQ

Broadway

S706QU

Woodland Drive

S753SG

Baslow Crescent

S706QR

Horsewood Close

S753JA

Station Road

S753LT

Barnsley Road

S752LS

Midhope Way

S753PA

Gilroyd Lane

S752JN

Bradshaw Close

S753TE

Farrow Close

S752LD

St Owens Drive

S753RW

Cliffe Crescent

S753SR

Nostell Fold

S753PY

Saville Road

S753PH

Rockingham Road

S751PX

Witham Court

S753TY

Champany Fields

S753RJ

Thornely Square

S753TR

Briery Gardens

S753RE

Park View

S753QX

Water Royd Drive

S753TJ

Lingthwaite

S753EF

Gilroyd Lane

S753PN

Birdwell Road

S706QS

Woodland Drive

S706RF

Keresforth Hill Road

S753PB

Gilroyd Lane

S751PF

Higham Common Road

S753DY

Tannery Court

S753JN

Mitchelson Avenue

S753LY

Rose Hill Drive

S752RJ

Church Street

S753JU

Barnsley Road

S753HZ

Jermyn Croft

S754LS

Middle Field Road

S753SB

Dodworth Green Road

S753RB

Strafford Walk

S706DH

Stone Croft

S753QW

Calver Close

S752LW

Oakfield Walk

S753SJ

Haddon Close

S751PB

Haylock Close

S706PY

Garden Court

S753SL

Bamford Close

S752JW

Ewden Way

S753TF

Hollin Croft

S753PS

Abbey Green

S706PE

Dodworth Road

S753SA

Dodworth Green Road

S753JL

Mitchelson Avenue

S753FU

Dodworth

S706FJ

Scholars Walk

S706QL

Broadway

S753LD

Thornely Avenue

S752NY

Craven Wood Close

S753QD

Needlewood

S751PW

Higham Common Road

S753QQ

Green Lane

S753FA

Hassop Croft

S751PZ

Welland Court

S753JT

Barnsley Road

S753LX

Park Hill Grove

S706QB

Broadway

S753FF

Delf Garth

S752LG

Farmhouse Lane

S752JT

Pogmoor Road

S751PN

Higham Lane

S753QR

Pollyfox Way

S753TQ

Far Townend

S753JD

Station Road

S753LG

South Road

S706HR

Dodworth Road

S753RD

Stainborough Close

S752JH

Mickleden Way

S753TS

Champany Fields

S753LA

Higham Lane

S706JH

Grosvenor Gardens

S753LW

Queens Drive

S752LH

Farmhouse Lane

S753LE

The Gate

S753NH

Snow Hill

S706BH

Salters Rise

S751PL

Hermit Lane

S753FB

Parwich Walk

S753NZ

Birchfield Crescent

S753SU

Chatsworth Rise

S753LL

Queens Drive

S753NL

Intake Crescent

S753PU

Hazelshaw

S753FT

Dodworth

S753QF

Fairway

S753JH

Collins Close

S751PY

Weaver Close

S753SP

Dodworth Business Park

S706PF

Dodworth Road

S753PQ

Castle Close

S753PT

Green Lane