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About

Kingstone ward sits within Barnsley's town centre, forming its commercial and civic core. The area is dominated by the large Alhambra Shopping Centre and the adjacent Barnsley Markets, which are a focal point for retail. Barnsley Town Hall, a prominent landmark, anchors the public administrative functions here. The ward's layout is primarily urban, with pedestrianised shopping streets and service roads defining the immediate environment.

The ward contains residential areas, primarily terraced housing, situated off the main commercial streets. The Church of St Mary the Virgin, with its historic churchyard, provides a green space within the urban setting. Transport links are central, with the bus station and railway station both located within the ward boundaries, making it a key transit hub for the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Kingstone has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 248 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 21.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingstone is £38,258 per year. There are 4 schools in Kingstone: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingstone is home to around 11,361 people, with a population density of about 4,063.5 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
248
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingstone Population
11,361
Population density
4,063.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
113.9(+158%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.88(+235%)
Shoplifting
39.61(+352%)
Public order
31.07(+252%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.5(+173%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,916
78.44%
Other White
1,617
14.23%
Other
177
1.56%
African
131
1.15%
Other Asian
95
0.84%
Total population: 11,366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,496
26.91%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,038
21.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,458
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,303
14.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,036
11.17%
Total 16+ residents: 9,274

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,582
30%
Owns with a mortgage
1,231
23.35%
Owns outright
1,174
22.26%
Social rents from council
719
13.64%
Other social rented
349
6.62%
Total households: 5,273

Property prices in Kingstone

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£151
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £182K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £151 per square foot) in Kingstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£326,000£157
Semi-Detached20£165,000£191
Terraced92£128,500£142
Flats9£95,000£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingstone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£72,750£109,000£71,150
2017£154,000£56,000£86,000£77,000
2018£324,750£81,000£110,000£76,000
2019£175,000£81,500£155,000£75,000
2020£235,000£71,500£121,000£85,750
2021£312,500£72,250£119,250£93,000
2022£276,500£98,000£140,000£105,000
2023£300,000£80,000£144,500£106,000
2024£296,000£94,000£155,000£105,500
2025£240,000£92,500£147,500£120,000
2026£326,000£103,500£227,000£121,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingstone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£104£112£103£89
2017£144£100£116£95
2018£168£132£115£97
2019£173£116£145£96
2020£90£138£134£100
2021£191£122£149£118
2022£185£132£169£129
2023£151£134£167£136
2024£237£146£172£133
2025£198£137£190£141
2026£179£155£230£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingstone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kingstone ward.

Local councillors

Steve Bullcock

Kingstone - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Kingstone

Is Kingstone safe?

Kingstone records about 248 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kingstone?

The median sale price in Kingstone is £135,000 (about £151 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kingstone?

Kingstone has 4 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kingstone?

Kingstone scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kingstone sits around rank 6,418 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kingstone?

The average household income in Kingstone is around £38,258 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kingstone?

Kingstone is represented by 1 elected councillor: Steve Bullcock (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Kingstone

S701QA

Park Grove

S704ES

Highstone Road

S706AF

Racecommon Road

S704DD

Highstone Road

S701NH

Agnes Road

S702PE

Holwick Court

S701QX

Spencer Street

S706EX

Dean Street

S706LE

Crompton Avenue

S706AD

Racecommon Road

S701PB

Spring Street

S704LQ

Highstone Crescent

S706ES

Derby Street

S706HQ

Dodworth Road

S704JG

Bank Street

S706AH

Clarendon Street

S706AZ

Blenheim Avenue

S701LR

Fleming Place

S701QT

St Johns Road

S704NE

Essex Road

S704NA

Bismarck Street

S706RU

Rockley Meadows

S706RW

Bainton Drive

S706LR

Claycliffe Terrace

S706JT

Harvey Street

S704HW

Chestnut Court

S706HZ

Shaw Lane

S704FA

Bruce Avenue

S706LF

Racecommon Road

S701QP

Park Road

S706BT

Farrar Street

S706AS

Blenheim Road

S704LH

Highstone Vale

S701QY

Park Grove

S706JA

Shaw Lane

S706JB

Shaw Lane

S706DG

Bailey Croft

S706DL

Lancaster Street

S704LZ

Imperial Street

S706BP

Wharncliffe Street

S704LR

Warren Place

S701PE

Spring Street

S701QR

West View

S704JX

California Crescent

S706EG

Parker Street

S701YW

California Gardens

S702BY

Sackville Street

S706DR

Richard Street

S706LZ

Racecommon Road

S701LS

Providence Court

S706HW

Dodworth Road

S706BY

Stanley Street

S706RJ

Bainton Drive

S704LB

Highstone Avenue

S701BN

Pitt Street West

S702NX

Rock Street

S706JF

Helena Close

S702ND

Malham Court

S701PG

Princess Street

S704EN

Lockwood Lane

S706JL

Shaw Street

S704EH

Bedford Street

S704EJ

Highstone Road

S702NL

Fitzwilliam Street

S701NW

Day Street

S706NL

Keresforth Hall Road

S706AB

Racecommon Road

S701QG

Park Grove

S704EZ

Highstone Court

S701NU

Nursery Street

S702PB

Keir Terrace

S701HB

St Georges Road

S704HY

Cope Street

S704LG

Highstone Crescent

S706RL

Ellington Court

S704DF

Mount Vernon Road

S704EY

Stoneleigh Croft

S704JR

Middlesex Street

S701PY

Park Grove

S706LJ

Raley Street

S706EF

Alma Street

S706DT

Oak Street

S706EH

Shaw Lane

S706FP

Kingstone

S706BQ

Langmere Close

S706HF

Springfield Street

S704DZ

Bruce Avenue

S701YJ

Park Road

S701YG

Park Road

S706ND

Locke Street

S701QS

Tower Street

S701NX

Rebecca Mews

S701NQ

Pond Street

S704DR

Mount Vernon Avenue

S704DQ

Rowan Close

S706BL

Ashram Court

S706LT

Cranbrook Street

S704LT

Dickinson Place

S704LD

Highstone Avenue

S706NA

Park Road