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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 88 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
88
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
38.1(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.04(+24%)
Public order
10.15(+13%)
Shoplifting
8.77(+2%)
Vehicle crime
7.65(+37%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Monk Bretton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £475,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Monk Bretton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£250,000
Flats1£39,500
Semi-Detached36£175,750
Terraced14£154,000

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

S712PL

High Street

S712PB

Burton Road

S712PX

Fish Dam Lane

S712DL

Livingstone Crescent

S712LR

Shelley Drive

S712PS

St Helens Way

S712NX

Larchfield Place

S712PU

Lamb Lane

S712EY

Church Grove

S712NY

Merchant Croft

S712SH

Kirkham Place

S712SQ

Baycliff Close

S712EB

Monk Bretton

S712JE

Rectory Way

S712RJ

King Edward Street

S712EA

Back Lane

S712PE

Bentham Drive

S711DJ

Eaming View

S712SJ

Cartmel Court

S712ED

Garden House Close

S712QJ

Ladock Close

S712QX

Priory Court

S712NL

Clarence Road

S712RG

Furness Dene

S711JE

Dryden Road

S712GA

Quaker Lane

S712LY

Nelson Avenue

S712RB

Carnforth Road

S712ER

Cross Street

S712FA

Wentworth Close

S712JR

Littleworth Lane

S712PR

St Helens Way

S712ST

Folly View

S712DZ

Farm Close

S712RD

Blundell Court

S712SL

St Francis Boulevard

S711XS

Tor Close

S712RA

Carnforth Road

S712AF

Lanyon Way

S712EX

Hall Place

S711DG

Twibell Street

S712DD

Rotherham Road

S712EP

Cross Street

S712LZ

Norfolk Close

S712PT

St Helens Way

S712SD

St Michaels Avenue

S712DB

Mayfield

S712DF

Wordsworth Road

S712EJ

Judy Row

S712SU

Beacon Court

S711XR

Dunmere Close

S712HN

Waycliffe

S712FB

Burton Road

S712LE

Trewan Court

S712NW

Rotherham Road

S712DU

Lamb Lane

S712DX

Lamb Lane

S712JS

Burton Road

S713RN

Humberside Way

S712HG

Burton Road

S712JQ

Temple Way

S712JW

Parish Way

S712LP

Tennyson Road

S711BE

Harborough Hill Road

S712LD

Newfield Avenue

S712RN

King Edward Street

S712RT

Preston Way

S712AA

Burton Road

S712GB

Burton Road

S712PA

Burton Road

S712PH

High Street

S711DL

Twibell Street

S712BP

Bodmin Court

S712ET

Club Street

S712NH

Wellington Close

S712NJ

Rochester Road

S712PQ

High Street

S712RH

King Edward Street

S712FW

The Hill Top

S712BT

Sennen Croft

S712RW

Fish Dam Lane

S712JZ

Meadow Drive

S712LJ

Cliffe Lane

S712QR

Castle Close

S712DG

Coleridge Avenue

S712HY

Kirk Way

S712JB

Long Causeway

S712LS

Shelley Drive

S712NQ

Burton Bank Road

S712AJ

Newlyn Drive

S712JG

Parish Way

S712NR

Camborne Way

S712EQ

High Street

S712NN

Warwick Road

S712PN

Elm Place

S712RP

Preston Way

S712SS

Folly Croft

S711DH

Wharf Street

S712LX

Tennyson Road

S713TG

Barkston Road

Data Sources

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