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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 256 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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
256
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
119.18(+174%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.64(+282%)
Shoplifting
41.9(+386%)
Public order
34.86(+289%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.44(+200%)
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

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £119,000 in Kingstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingstone 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 Kingstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£223,500
Flats10£89,250
Semi-Detached23£150,000
Terraced90£115,000

10 years median price trend in Kingstone

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

All postcodes in Kingstone

S702NN

Summer Lane

S701QU

St Johns Road

S704DF

Mount Vernon Road

S704JR

Middlesex Street

S706AU

Blenheim Road

S706DS

Well Street

S701NW

Day Street

S702PA

Keir Street

S706DE

Station Road

S706RU

Rockley Meadows

Data Sources

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