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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

S712AE

Bowfell View

S712DJ

Westgate

S712EN

Hunt Close

S712NB

Tennyson Road

S712NE

Gainsborough Way

S712LQ

Burton Road

S712QN

Carbis Close

S712RF

Lytham Avenue

S712SE

Poulton Street

S712SG

Edenfield Close

S712AL

Tredis Close

S712DQ

Rotherham Road

S712DS

Westgate

S712HJ

Long Causeway

S712LT

Sheridan Court

S712RY

Formby Court

S712FF

Butter Cross Park

S711DN

Central

S711XX

Stockwell Green

S712LW

Tennyson Road

S711XT

Lancar Court

S712LA

Hanbury Close

S712ND

Cornwall Close

S712PD

Burton Avenue

S712RU

Preston Way

S712SP

Folly Way

S712BU

Truro Court

S712EH

Spring Gardens

S712HQ

Burton Road

S712NS

Pine Hall Drive

S712RX

Heysham Green

S712BY

Mylor Court

S712DR

Livingstone Crescent

S712QQ

Falmouth Close

S712RL

Ainsdale Court

S712RQ

Lytham Avenue

S712BS

Helston Crescent

S712HE

Burton Road

S712LH

Thoresby Avenue

S712QU

Ladymead

S712HU

Deacons Way

S712LB

Cranston Close

S712NG

Clarence Road

S712HL

Deans Way

S712HW

Bishops Way

S712HX

Long Causeway

S712RS

Heysham Green

S712BZ

Bronte Close

S712HZ

Minster Way

S712PJ

Wainscott Close

S715RJ

Brookvale

S712DN

Livingstone Crescent

S712DP

Russell Close

S712DE

Byron Drive

S712EF

Well Lane

S712EU

Cross Street

S712FQ

Heysham Court

S712HF

Cliffe Court

S712NA

Tennyson Road

S712NU

Lowlands Close

S712EW

Cross Street

S712JD

Monks Way

S712JF

Oriel Way

S712NF

Edinburgh Close

S712PW

High Street

S711LS

Old Mill Lane

S712DA

Rotherham Road

S712ES

Coronation Street

S712PF

April Close

S712DT

Orchard Close

S712SF

Rainford Drive

S712JP

Parish Way

S712LG

Rotherham Road

S712LU

Windsor Crescent

S712QL

Roche Close

S712SA

St Annes Drive

S712SB

St Annes Drive

S711XU

Brettas Park

S712FU

Paddock View

S711XW

Brettas Park

S711XH

Newhill Road

S712QS

Newbridge Grove

S712QT

Longdale Croft

S712SW

Beacon View

S712EG

Well Lane

S712EL

High Street

S712FJ

Appleby Garth

S712HH

Norman Close

S712NT

Oakland Avenue

S712PY

Fish Dam Lane

S712PG

April Drive

S712PP

Silverdale Drive

S715RH

Littleworth Lane

S712FD

Dovecote Mews

S712FS

Heysham Close

S712HA

Cross Street

S712JA

Long Causeway

S712RR

Heysham Green

S712SN

Fylde Close

S712SR

Folly Mews

Data Sources

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