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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£187,500
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £228K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (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
Detached25£255,000£268
Semi-Detached48£180,000£211
Terraced14£141,500£191

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£174,350£140,000
2026£242,500£181,000£146,500
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.