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About

Mapplewell and Staincross form a residential area on the northern outskirts of Barnsley, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. The community is centred around local shops and services along the main roads, with residential streets extending into quieter, greener edges. The area provides practical amenities for daily life within a settled neighbourhood setting.

The landscape is marked by its proximity to former mining sites, now largely reclaimed as open land and woodland. A notable local feature is the series of footpaths that weave through these green spaces, connecting the villages to the wider countryside. This network offers accessible walking routes directly from the residential streets, integrating the area's industrial past with its present-day use.

Area overview

On average Mapplewell & Staincross has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mapplewell & Staincross is £44,426 per year. There are 2 schools in Mapplewell & Staincross: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mapplewell & Staincross is home to around 8,539 people, with a population density of about 1,609.1 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Mapplewell & Staincross Population

8,539

Population density

1,609.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

22.72(-48%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.95(-28%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.5(-12%)

Public order

4.8(-46%)

Vehicle crime

4.22(-24%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

8,111

95.01%

Other White

142

1.66%

Chinese

0.55%

African

0.47%

Other Asian

0.39%

Total population: 8,537

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,953

27.5%

No qualifications

1,556

21.91%

Level 3 (A level)

1,284

18.08%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

947

13.34%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

730

10.28%

Total 16+ residents: 7,101

Housing

Owns outright

1,392

36.81%

Owns with a mortgage

1,339

35.4%

Social rents from council

486

12.85%

Private landlord or letting agency

384

10.15%

Other social rented

2.59%

Total households: 3,782

Property prices in Mapplewell & Staincross

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Mapplewell & Staincross area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Mapplewell & Staincross over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	45	£333,500	£206,000	£285,000	£375,000	£496,000
Flats	1	£107,000	£107,000	£107,000	£107,000	£107,000
Semi-Detached	45	£195,000	£158,400	£170,000	£235,000	£315,990
Terraced	26	£156,000	£116,500	£140,000	£175,625	£200,750

10 years median price trend in Mapplewell & Staincross

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Mapplewell & Staincross

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