Grimethorpe & Brierley is a former mining area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The area is known for its industrial heritage, with many residents historically employed in coal mining. Grimethorpe gained wider recognition through the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, a brass band with a long-standing tradition. The landscape still bears traces of its mining past, with some reclaimed land and former pit sites repurposed for community use.
The area has a mix of housing, including terraced homes and post-war developments. Local amenities include schools, parks, and community centres, with Grimethorpe Working Men’s Club serving as a social hub. Public transport links connect the area to Barnsley town centre and nearby towns. While facing economic challenges after the decline of mining, community initiatives and regeneration projects aim to support the area’s future development.
On average Grimethorpe & Brierley has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Grimethorpe & Brierley is £32,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Grimethorpe & Brierley: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Central Avenue
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Kingsway
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Brook Close
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Engine Lane
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Dell Avenue
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Nancy Crescent
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Nancy Road
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Chestnut Street
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Ringstone Grove
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High Street
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Valley Drive
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Cross Street
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Cemetery Road
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Cemetery Road
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Church Street
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Spring Hill Road
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Pavilion Close
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Willow Dene Road
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Burntwood Road
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Nancy Road
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Sycamore Avenue
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Windsor Walk
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Coronation Avenue
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Park Road
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Frickley Bridge Lane
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Thistley Court
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Meadow Crescent
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Oakroyd Crescent
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Church Drive
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Chapel Street
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Elizabeth Street
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Wade Close
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Acorn Way
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Bedford Street
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Brierley Road
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Church Gate
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Hastings Street
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Windhill Close
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Carlton Street
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Beech Close
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Sandhill Grove
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Garth Grove
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Cudworth View
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Oldroyd Avenue
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Ashleigh
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Church Drive
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Manor Crescent
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Oak Street
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Church Street
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Cliff Lane
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Common Road
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Grange Close
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Hillside Crescent
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Hillside Crescent
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Clifton Gardens
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Barnsley Road
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Cross Street
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Ladywood Road
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Spring Hill Road
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Mount Road
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Foxshaw Mews
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Common Road
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Savile Walk
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Windmill Avenue
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Queensway
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Hilltop
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Common Road
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Lilydene Avenue
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Michael's Estate
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Clayburn Road
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Duke Street
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Church Street
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Michael's Estate
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Brierley Road
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Chapel Street
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Burntwood Road
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Park View
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The Rise
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Brierley Road
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Brierley Road
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Cemetery Road
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Ladywood Road
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Bedford Street
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