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About

Goldthorpe is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, near the border with Rotherham and Doncaster. The area is characterised by former mining communities and residential streets, with local amenities centred along the High Street. Public transport connections provide links to surrounding towns. The landscape includes areas of reclaimed industrial land, reflecting the area's economic history.

A notable local landmark is the large, modernist Goldthorpe Hotel building on the main road. The area contains several parks and green spaces, including King's Park. Housing consists primarily of inter-war and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes. Recent years have seen some new housing developments on available land within the existing urban framework.

Area overview

On average Goldthorpe has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Goldthorpe is £38,340 per year. There are 4 schools in Goldthorpe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Goldthorpe is home to around 7,171 people, with a population density of about 1,283.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Goldthorpe Population
7,171
Population density
1,283.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.34(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.78(+145%)
Burglary
16.18(+215%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.04(+16%)
Vehicle crime
13.39(+140%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,641
92.62%
Other White
234
3.26%
African
63
0.88%
Other Asian
27
0.38%
Chinese
25
0.35%
Total population: 7,170

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,663
29.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,065
18.65%
Level 3 (A level)
935
16.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
891
15.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
680
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 5,711

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
947
29.76%
Owns outright
825
25.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
756
23.76%
Social rents from council
420
13.2%
Other social rented
142
4.46%
Total households: 3,182

Property prices in Goldthorpe

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Goldthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £362,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Goldthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£255,000
Flats1£110,000
Semi-Detached50£156,000
Terraced44£65,000

10 years median price trend in Goldthorpe

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

All postcodes in Goldthorpe

S639AX

William Street

S639EE

Washington Road

S639JB

Doncaster Road

S639LJ

High Street

S639BF

Kingsmark Way

S639BT

Knoll Beck Close

S639EN

Goldthorpe Road

S639ET

Dearne South

S639GF

Watchley Gardens

S639AU

Barnsley Road

S639LX

Charles Street

S639FU

Sheerwater Crescent

S639JX

Main Street

DN57HR

Green Lane

S639GP

Magdalene Gardens

S639EW

Goldthorpe Road

S639PD

Barnburgh Lane

S639JN

Hamilton Road

S639NA

Elizabeth Street

S639DY

Goldthorpe Road

S639FB

Damsteads

S639FR

Hawfinch Avenue

S639FS

Rosefinch Road

S639HA

Market Street

S639HH

Doncaster Road

S639HR

Cross Street

S639DJ

Manor Avenue

S639DR

Straight Lane

S639DT

Hope Avenue

S639DW

Straight Lane

S639HD

Market Square

S639EU

Droves Dale Road

S639JU

West Street

DN57HS

Crane Well Lane

S639AS

Nicholas Lane

S639EG

Washington Road

S639HY

Doncaster Road

S639JW

Main Street

S639NU

Risedale Road

S630JF

Fields End Business Park

S639DQ

Melton Avenue

S639NX

Lindale Gardens

S639FF

Nicholas Lane

S639BL

Goldthorpe Industrial Estate

S639GX

Kents Grove

S639AY

George Street

S639FH

Far Moor Close

S639FL

West Moor Croft

S639ND

Queen Street

S639PS

Park End Road

S639AQ

Probert Avenue

S639ER

Goldthorpe Road

S639FX

Sanderling Crescent

S639NR

Frederick Street

S639PR

Furlong Road

S639NW

Wellington Street

S639EB

Hope Avenue

S639FJ

West Moor Croft

S639GU

Pearwood Close

S639JZ

Lockwood Road

S639LN

Railway View

S639QE

Canary Way

S639AH

Lincoln Gardens

S639GT

Bella Avenue

S639JP

East Street

S639NZ

Barnsley Road

S639BX

Holmes Court

S639LR

High Street

S639AE

Barnsley Road

S639AG

Probert Avenue

S639HW

Claycliffe Terrace

S639FN

Pickhills Grove

S639LE

Cherry Grove

S639LG

Hawthorne Croft

S639LZ

King Street

S639NS

Flower Street

S639BY

Lower Mill Close

S639GS

Foxmires Grove

S639JQ

St Marys Road

S639LF

Rowan Close

S639NT

Barnburgh Lane

S639LT

Barnsley Road

S639PF

Barnburgh Lane

S639DP

Dearne View

S639AN

Barnsley Road

S639BQ

Highgate Lane

S639DL

Straight Lane

S639GG

Rosegreave

S639PE

Barnburgh Lane

S639AZ

Edward Road

S639HN

Co Operative Street

S639NP

Princess Road

S639GA

Cranwell Court

S639EQ

Goldthorpe Road

S639GL

Thornham Meadows

S639BH

Highgate Lane

S639PW

Dearne South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.