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Grimethorpe & Brierley

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Grimethorpe & Brierley has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% 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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grimethorpe & Brierley Population
7,780
Population density
745.7 per km²

Demographics

British
7,199
92.57%
Other White
337
4.33%
Other Asian
34
0.44%
African
33
0.42%
Other
30
0.39%
Total population: 7,777

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
991
31.02%
Owns outright
832
26.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
535
16.74%
Social rents from council
516
16.15%
Other social rented
222
6.95%
Total households: 3,195

Property prices in Grimethorpe & Brierley

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Grimethorpe & Brierley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £625,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£295,000
Semi-Detached32£145,000
Terraced26£148,500

10 years price trend in Grimethorpe & Brierley

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.