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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

S712SW

Beacon View

S711XT

Lancar Court

S712HQ

Burton Road

S712AN

Newlyn Drive

S712EN

Hunt Close

S712BU

Truro Court

S712SG

Edenfield Close

S712HJ

Long Causeway

S712PE

Bentham Drive

S712NT

Oakland Avenue

S712NW

Rotherham Road

S712HL

Deans Way

S712SJ

Cartmel Court

S712PU

Lamb Lane

S712PX

Fish Dam Lane

S711XR

Dunmere Close

S712PH

High Street

S712LA

Hanbury Close

S712RJ

King Edward Street

S712RA

Carnforth Road

S712ET

Club Street

S712EJ

Judy Row

S711DL

Twibell Street

S711XW

Brettas Park

S712SF

Rainford Drive

S712DS

Westgate

S712RH

King Edward Street

S712LD

Newfield Avenue

S712HY

Kirk Way

S712LR

Shelley Drive

S712DZ

Farm Close

S712NU

Lowlands Close

S712PY

Fish Dam Lane

S712RE

Crosby Court

S712RY

Formby Court

S712RB

Carnforth Road

S712HE

Burton Road

S712RT

Preston Way

S712EH

Spring Gardens

S712PR

St Helens Way

S712DE

Byron Drive

S712QU

Ladymead

S712NA

Tennyson Road

S712PT

St Helens Way

S712SQ

Baycliff Close

S713TG

Barkston Road

S712LZ

Norfolk Close

S712SA

St Annes Drive

S712RG

Furness Dene

S711XU

Brettas Park

S712RR

Heysham Green

S712NJ

Rochester Road

S712FU

Paddock View

S712QQ

Falmouth Close

S712PD

Burton Avenue

S712FS

Heysham Close

S712NF

Edinburgh Close

S712SE

Poulton Street

S711JE

Dryden Road

S712JA

Long Causeway

S712AJ

Newlyn Drive

S712HG

Burton Road

S712SL

St Francis Boulevard

S711LS

Old Mill Lane

S712QN

Carbis Close

S712LT

Sheridan Court

S712LB

Cranston Close

S712RD

Blundell Court

S712ED

Garden House Close

S712BT

Sennen Croft

S712NE

Gainsborough Way

S712LU

Windsor Crescent

S712LQ

Burton Road

S712LG

Rotherham Road

S712PB

Burton Road

S712PS

St Helens Way

S712NY

Merchant Croft

S712DW

Browning Close

S712PJ

Wainscott Close

S712PL

High Street

S712JS

Burton Road

S712QR

Castle Close

S712EY

Church Grove

S712DA

Rotherham Road

S712FB

Burton Road

S712JP

Parish Way

S712SH

Kirkham Place

S712EB

Monk Bretton

S712DN

Livingstone Crescent

S712BP

Bodmin Court

S712LP

Tennyson Road

S712NS

Pine Hall Drive

S712HW

Bishops Way

S712ND

Cornwall Close

S712NH

Wellington Close

S712PW

High Street

S711DH

Wharf Street

S712JZ

Meadow Drive

S712HF

Cliffe Court

S712NQ

Burton Bank Road

Data Sources

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