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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £46,368 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

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Dodworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dodworth 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 Dodworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached57£350,000£3,143
Flats6£132,500£2,053
Semi-Detached52£192,500£2,420
Terraced20£144,000£2,184

10 years median price trend in Dodworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dodworth.

All postcodes in Dodworth

S753QS

Low View

S753JY

Hawthorne Crescent

S753NU

Green Lane

S753JJ

Railway Cottages

S706RE

Dark Lane

S706PP

Whitehill Avenue

S706PH

Moorland Avenue

S706QY

Linton Close

S752LF

Edmonton Close

S753TB

Bowden Grove

S753PP

Low Street

S753SW

Hannas Royd

S753RY

St Johns Close

S753JE

Station Road

S706PB

Dodworth Road

S753EJ

Gilroyd Lane

S753ED

Keresforth Road

S752LN

Pogmoor Road

S706FH

Prefect Close

S753LJ

South Crescent

S753NX

Keresforth Road

S753UD

Capitol Court

S752LQ

Pogmoor Lane

S706QG

Harewood Avenue

S753QJ

Wilson Walk

S753TD

Butterleys

S706QH

Beaumont Avenue

S753SE

Padley Close

S753NB

Holdroyds Yard

S752LA

Pogmoor Road

S706PW

Crown Hill Road

S753FD

Middleton Grove

S753RU

Dodworth

S753EG

Gilroyd Lane

S753LB

Welfare View

S706QN

Woodland Drive

S753EB

Rosehill Cottages

S751PQ

Higham Common Road

S753NN

Snow Hill

S753RG

High Street

S753LF

Castle View

S753RL

Thornely Cottages

S753RZ

Ratten Row

S753NY

South Street

S753LH

Gate Crescent

S753PX

Saville Road

S753TZ

Capitol Court

S751PG

Higham Common Road

S753TL

Damsteads

S751PP

Woodvale Close

S753PJ

Saville Road

S753NS

Keresforth Road

S753ND

Oldroyd Row

S753NF

Stainborough Road

S706PL

Hunters Avenue

S706QT

Broomfield Close

S753FE

Mayfield Court

S706HS

May Terrace

S753QH

Locke Road

S706TB

Keresforth Hill Road

S706QX

Arncliffe Drive

S753JB

Bark Meadows

S753QE

Rob Royd

S706HX

Branksome Avenue

S753TN

Whinby Croft

S753QA

Wharncliffe

S751PJ

Pogwell Lane

S752LE

St Catherines Way

S753NA

Stainborough Road

S753JW

Barnsley Road

S752JR

Pogmoor Lane

S753QT

Low View

S752JP

Britland Close

S706RA

Broadway

S753QZ

Cramlands

S753HX

Chantry Orchards

S753SH

Hayfield Close

S754LB

Fall Head Lane

S753NR

New Street

S754LD

Elmhirst Lane

S753QG

The Link

S753PG

Rockingham Road

S753RQ

High Street

S706PU

Pogmoor Road

S706QP

Glenmoor Avenue

S753TU

Locke Road

S752JL

Longsideway

S706PD

Dodworth Road

S753TP

Langford Close

S753PF

Brough Green

S706DJ

Fall Close

S753RF

High Street

S753PZ

Saville Road

S706PJ

Dodworth Road

S706HT

Dodworth Road

S706PS

Whitehill Grove

S752LR

Colster Close

S753PR

Cawthorne Close

S751PS

Tamar Close

S753FR

Starling Court

Data Sources

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