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Monk Bretton

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About

Monk Bretton is a residential suburb located directly north of Barnsley town centre, separated by the River Dearne. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with local amenities concentrated along Blucher Street and Pontefract Road. Its eastern edge is bordered by the Monk Bretton Priory grounds, providing a historic green space amidst the urban setting.

The area's identity is closely linked to its industrial past, with the remnants of colliery sites now repurposed. Monk Bretton is served by several primary schools and community facilities, including the Locke Park extension. The preserved gatehouse of the 12th-century Cluniac priory stands as a quiet landmark within the public park, reflecting the area's long history.

Area overview

On average Monk Bretton has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Monk Bretton is £41,815 per year. There are 2 schools in Monk Bretton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Monk Bretton is home to around 7,979 people, with a population density of about 2,156.3 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Monk Bretton Population
7,979
Population density
2,156.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.48(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.8(+25%)
Public order
9.02(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.27(-4%)
Burglary
8.15(+60%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,631
95.65%
Other White
151
1.89%
Other
36
0.45%
African
22
0.28%
Other Asian
18
0.23%
Total population: 7,978

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,740
26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,404
20.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,180
17.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
983
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
733
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 6,692

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,467
41.05%
Owns with a mortgage
1,099
30.75%
Social rents from council
460
12.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
308
8.62%
Other social rented
149
4.17%
Total households: 3,574

Property prices in Monk Bretton

Median price£186,750
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £227K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £186,750 (about £239 per square foot) in Monk Bretton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Monk Bretton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£253,785£266
Semi-Detached42£180,000£211
Terraced14£140,000£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Monk Bretton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monk Bretton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166,000£108,000£95,000
2017£195,000£115,000£90,000
2018£219,995£130,000£79,000
2019£217,500£130,000£127,500
2020£200,000£133,000£105,000
2021£189,000£158,000£107,500
2022£266,250£162,500£120,000
2023£250,000£146,500£128,500
2024£248,000£176,500£153,000
2025£260,000£176,500£140,000
2026£237,500£182,000£143,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monk Bretton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monk Bretton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£124£120
2017£192£137£124
2018£193£166£96
2019£193£157£126
2020£189£164£128
2021£213£183£145
2022£247£185£149
2023£260£180£163
2024£255£206£175
2025£261£205£184
2026£284£209£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monk Bretton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Monk Bretton 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.

Frequently asked questions about Monk Bretton

Is Monk Bretton safe?

Monk Bretton records about 87 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 Monk Bretton?

The median sale price in Monk Bretton is £186,750 (about £239 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Monk Bretton?

Monk Bretton has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Monk Bretton?

Monk Bretton scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Monk Bretton sits around rank 15,126 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 Monk Bretton?

The average household income in Monk Bretton is around £41,815 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Monk Bretton

S712ER

Cross Street

S712LE

Trewan Court

S712PN

Elm Place

S712AE

Bowfell View

S712HU

Deacons Way

S712BS

Helston Crescent

S712SP

Folly Way

S712LJ

Cliffe Lane

S712BZ

Bronte Close

S712HA

Cross Street

S712NR

Camborne Way

S712LX

Tennyson Road

S711XH

Newhill Road

S712FF

Butter Cross Park

S712EG

Well Lane

S712SB

St Annes Drive

S712RU

Preston Way

S711DN

Central

S712JB

Long Causeway

S712PA

Burton Road

S712JR

Littleworth Lane

S711XS

Tor Close

S712LY

Nelson Avenue

S712DJ

Westgate

S711XX

Stockwell Green

S712JE

Rectory Way

S712HN

Waycliffe

S712NX

Larchfield Place

S712HZ

Minster Way

S712ST

Folly View

S712HH

Norman Close

S712DX

Lamb Lane

S712NN

Warwick Road

S712EE

Fleetwood Avenue

S712FJ

Appleby Garth

S712ES

Coronation Street

S712JW

Parish Way

S712GA

Quaker Lane

S712RS

Heysham Green

S712QS

Newbridge Grove

S712DP

Russell Close

S712DQ

Rotherham Road

S712PG

April Drive

S712NG

Clarence Road

S712EZ

The Ridings

S715RH

Littleworth Lane

S712RQ

Lytham Avenue

S712HX

Long Causeway

S712QT

Longdale Croft

S712EA

Back Lane

S712EQ

High Street

S712DR

Livingstone Crescent

S712SR

Folly Mews

S711XL

Bleasdale Grove

S712FD

Dovecote Mews

S712RP

Preston Way

S712DT

Orchard Close

S712SU

Beacon Court

S712DD

Rotherham Road

S712NL

Clarence Road

S712DF

Wordsworth Road

S712GB

Burton Road

S712PP

Silverdale Drive

S712DG

Coleridge Avenue

S712LS

Shelley Drive

S712SS

Folly Croft

S712QX

Priory Court

S712FA

Wentworth Close

S713RN

Humberside Way

S712AL

Tredis Close

S711DJ

Eaming View

S711BE

Harborough Hill Road

S712DB

Mayfield

S712QH

Haworth Close

S712SN

Fylde Close

S712JD

Monks Way

S712QJ

Ladock Close

S712EU

Cross Street

S712JG

Parish Way

S712JQ

Temple Way

S711DG

Twibell Street

S712PQ

High Street

S712RW

Fish Dam Lane

S712LW

Tennyson Road

S712EF

Well Lane

S712QP

Bude Court

S712BY

Mylor Court

S712RN

King Edward Street

S712PF

April Close

S712EL

High Street

S712FW

The Hill Top

S712EW

Cross Street

S712AD

Burton Bank Road

S712DU

Lamb Lane

S712SD

St Michaels Avenue

S712RX

Heysham Green

S712FQ

Heysham Court

S715RJ

Brookvale

S712RF

Lytham Avenue

S712AF

Lanyon Way