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Elsecar

About

Elsecar is a village in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, known for its industrial heritage. The area was once a hub for coal mining and ironworks, with many historic buildings still standing. Elsecar Heritage Centre, a key attraction, is housed in former workshops and offers insights into the village's past. The nearby Elsecar New Colliery, now a scheduled monument, highlights the area's mining legacy.

The village has a mix of residential and green spaces, with Elsecar Park providing leisure facilities and walking trails. The area is well-connected by road and public transport, making it accessible for commuters. Local businesses and independent shops add to the community feel, while events at the heritage centre draw visitors. Elsecar balances its historical roots with modern living, offering a quiet yet well-served location.

Area overview

On average Elsecar has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Elsecar is £35,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Elsecar: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Elsecar

S740PJ

Rother Mews

S748AW

Cobcar Lane

S748BD

Ledsham Court

S748BH

St Helen's Street

S748HT

Church Street

S748JQ

Cobcar Lane

S749ER

Barber Court

S749LF

Hillside Drive

S730NT

Tingle Bridge Lane

S748AG

Milford Avenue

S748JB

Beacon View

S749QZ

Barber Street

S749RL

Queensway

S730NE

Elsecar

S730PL

Chapel Croft

S730PW

Mellwood Grove

S730PX

Elsecar

S730QA

Dearne Valley Parkway

S730QB

Quest Avenue

S730QH

Cemetery Road

S740FJ

Cemetery Court

S749JZ

Fitzwilliam Close

S748DF

Cherry Tree Street

S748ED

The Croft

S748HS

Church Street

S748JF

Cobcar Lane

S749RP

Royal Court

S740JQ

Cemetery Road

S740JT

Church Street

S748AL

Strafford Avenue

S748BJ

Cobcar Lane

S748JE

Zetland Road

S748JJ

Gray Street

S748JP

Gray Street

S749LW

Millhouses Street

S740LE

Wentworth Road

S740LQ

Vizard Road

S748DT

Hambleton Close

S748DX

Steeton Court

S748JH

Cobcar Lane

S749LL

Noble Street

S749LU

Millhouses Street

S749NF

Newcomen Way

S730QS

Lady Croft Lane

S740LD

Allott Crescent

S748DW

Stirling Close

S748EP

Wentworth Road

S748HH

Elsecar

S749LT

Millhouses Street

S730PE

Beech House Road

S730QJ

Cemetery Road

S730QP

Cemetery Road

S748AB

Lifford Place

S748AX

Oakenroyd Croft

S748BA

Fairburn Grove

S748EF

Elsecar

S748HX

Cortworth Place

S749PD

Greenfield Road

S749QY

Manor House Close

S749RB

Barber Street

S740LU

Dearne Valley Parkway

S748AD

Strafford Avenue

S748HR

Elsecar

S748JN

Gray Street

S749LP

Noble Street

S749NB

Southlea Road

S749RN

Key Avenue

S748BQ

St Helen's Street

S748DG

Cherry Tree Street

S748EW

Allott Street

S748HZ

Church Street

S730QN

Cemetery Road

S749PB

Cherry Tree Street

S740FH

Church House Mews

S748AE

Oakenroyd Croft

S748BE

Aberford Grove

S748JS

Allott Street

S730PD

Beech Close

S730PH

The Beeches

S730PN

School Street

S748AF

Welland Crescent

S748DD

Elsecar

S748HU

Royds Lane

S748JW

Zetland Road

S749NS

Church Street

S730QD

Browns Square

S730QG

Cemetery Road

S740HZ

Church House Mews

S748DZ

Ellavale Road

S748EA

Elsecar

S748EU

Elsecar

S749RH

Eaden Crescent

S730FE

Elsecar

S730NR

Tingle Bridge Crescent

S740JE

Cemetery Road

S740JS

Church Street

S740JU

Lily Terrace

S740QH

Ellin Close

S748BG

Welland Gardens

S748EN

Station Close