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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% 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
18.7%
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

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £188,750 in Monk Bretton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Monk Bretton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Monk Bretton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached25£252,569£2,894
Semi-Detached43£180,000£2,273
Terraced12£140,000£2,077

10 years median price trend in Monk Bretton

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

All postcodes in 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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.