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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

S753RR

Green Road

S751PH

Royd Lane

S753SX

Lambert Fold

S752LL

Birchfield Walk

S706PG

St Hilda Avenue

S753SZ

Wood Syke

S706FF

Principal Avenue

S753QB

Saville Road

S752JJ

Harden Close

S706FG

College Fields

S706PQ

Moorland Avenue

S753JZ

Hawthorne Crescent

S706FE

School Gardens

S706EA

Assembly Way

S753LN

Queens Drive

S753QP

Heather Knowle

S753LU

Wareham Grove

S753LS

Fall Bank Industrial Estate

S753TX

Whinby Road

S753TG

Low Pasture Close

S753QL

Green Lane

S752JU

Westmoor Crescent

S753UB

Capitol Close

S753LP

Windsor Drive

S706FL

Woodland Mews

S753EE

Upper Folderings

S753TH

Middlewoods

S706FD

Library Park

S752NZ

Velvet Wood Close

S753RP

Green Road

S753RA

Wentworth Way

S753NT

Keresforth Road

S753NW

Intake Crescent

S752RW

Hermit Lane

S753EQ

Gilroyd Lane

S753FG

Capitol Way

S753NP

Silver Street

S752LX

Ancote Close

S753NE

Cooper Row

S706QF

Daleswood Avenue

S753SY

Cinder Hills Way

S753JX

Barnsley Road

S753PL

Rockleys

S753QU

Bradwell Avenue

S706RZ

Dark Lane

S753NQ

Smithy Wood Lane

S753JS

Barnsley Road

S753TT

Foxmire Grove

S751PE

Lawrence Close

S752JY

Westmoor Crescent

S706RX

Bramley Carr

S753JP

Barnsley Road

S753LZ

Laithe Croft

S753RN

Barnsley Road

S751PD

Avon Close

S753SF

Edale Rise

S706HG

Grosvenor Walk

S753JF

Station Road

S752LT

Wessenden Close

S752LY

Drury Farm Court

S753QN

Green Lane

S706FA

Broadway Drive

S752LB

St Martins Close

S753UA

Wood End Court

S753PW

Broomcroft

S706QE

Broadway

S753PD

Northorpe

S753JR

Barnsley Road

S706RY

Keresforth Mews

S753SS

Hardwick Grove

S706HU

Grosvenor Drive

S753PE

Saville Road

S753RX

Church Hill

S706PR

Whitehill Terrace

S753NG

Saville Hall Lane

S706QJ

Broadway

S753QY

Orchard Croft

S753NJ

Smithy Wood Lane

S753RS

Green Road

S752LU

Crowden Walk

S753RT

Green Road

S753SD

Ben Bank Road

S752JS

Hunters Cottages

S752JX

Hunters Rise

S753LQ

South Road

S751PA

Stevenson Drive

S706QZ

Broadway

S753LR

Jermyn Croft

S706QW

Woodland Drive

S706PT

Pogmoor Road

S752LJ

Wharfedale Road

S753TW

Hawks Cliff View

S751PU

Waveney Drive

Data Sources

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