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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

S712EE

Fleetwood Avenue

S712EZ

The Ridings

S712QH

Haworth Close

S712QP

Bude Court

S712AD

Burton Bank Road

S712DW

Browning Close

S712RE

Crosby Court

S711XL

Bleasdale Grove

S712AN

Newlyn Drive

Data Sources

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