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Monk Bretton

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About

Monk Bretton is a ward located in the northern part of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some newer developments. It is situated near the River Dearne and includes green spaces like Locke Park, which provides recreational opportunities for residents. The ward has good transport links, with the A61 and A628 roads connecting it to Barnsley town centre and nearby areas.

Historically, Monk Bretton was associated with coal mining, and remnants of its industrial past can still be seen in the landscape. The ward includes the Monk Bretton Priory, a historic site dating back to the 12th century, which attracts visitors interested in local heritage. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs. The area maintains a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to Barnsley’s larger urban centre.

Area overview

On average Monk Bretton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Monk Bretton is £41,706 per year. There are 4 schools in Monk Bretton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Monk Bretton is home to around 11,963 people, with a population density of about 1,599.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Monk Bretton Population
11,963
Population density
1,599.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,234
93.89%
Other White
338
2.82%
African
77
0.64%
Other
61
0.51%
Chinese
47
0.39%
Total population: 11,965

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,662
31.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,394
26.53%
Social rents from council
1,270
24.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
486
9.25%
Other social rented
275
5.23%
Total households: 5,255

Property prices in Monk Bretton

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 in Monk Bretton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,310 up to £415,000.

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
Detached38£279,750
Flats1£70,000
Semi-Detached58£162,500
Terraced22£148,125

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

S712ST

Folly View

S712FA

Wentworth Close

S715GA

Moor Lane

S712RD

Blundell Court

S715QE

Abbey Lane

S712AW

Carlton Road

S712DZ

Farm Close

S712SL

St Francis Boulevard

S712JY

Byland Way

S715JW

Pontefract Road

S713HF

Fish Dam Lane

S712RA

Carnforth Road

S715HS

Pontefract Road

S712HB

St Lukes Way

S715NX

Lund Lane

S715UF

The Close

S713EZ

Fish Dam Lane

S712EX

Hall Place

S715FY

Ellwood Close

S715LU

Lang Avenue

S712EP

Cross Street

S712PT

St Helens Way

S712SD

St Michaels Avenue

S715PF

Lund Close

S712SU

Beacon Court

S715HY

Lewis Road

S712EJ

Judy Row

S712HD

St Matthews Way

S715RA

Mary Ann Close

S715JL

Darrington Place

S712JJ

Long Causeway

S712AR

Belmont Avenue

S712FB

Burton Road

S715HX

Priory Crescent

S712HN

Waycliffe

S715QU

Cherrys Road

S712AT

Ridings Avenue

S715NU

Lund Lane

S715LT

Lang Avenue

S713RN

Humberside Way

S712DU

Lamb Lane

S715HQ

Claremont Gardens

S712JX

Melrose Way

S713JY

Newman Avenue

S712JS

Burton Road

S712DX

Lamb Lane

S712JT

Long Causeway

S715NB

Wycombe Street

S715NA

Michael Road

S715QG

Grange Lane

S713HJ

Shaw Lane

S712JQ

Temple Way

S713FL

Far Lawns

S712JW

Parish Way

S712HG

Burton Road

S715RL

Kitson Drive

S715QN

Pontefract Road

S715JG

Priory Road

S715PX

Lang Crescent

S715LY

Wike Road

S713HG

Shaw Lane

S712LD

Newfield Avenue

S715PS

Roger Road

S712RN

King Edward Street

S712RT

Preston Way

S715JF

Ellwood

S715PD

Lund Lane

S715PR

Roger Road

S712PA

Burton Road

S712PH

High Street

S712LL

Rotherham Road

S712FW

The Hill Top

S715QD

Abbey Lane

S713EU

Church Street

S713BZ

Fish Dam Lane

S712PQ

High Street

S712RH

King Edward Street

S715NY

Lewis Road

S715QY

Danish Court

S713LD

Chapel Lane

S712RW

Fish Dam Lane

S712HT

Canons Way

S715ND

Pontefract Road

S712ET

Club Street

S715HA

Poplar Grove

S713JA

Carlton Road

S712LJ

Cliffe Lane

S715FR

Meadow View

S715NS

Lund Lane

S715LS

Lang Avenue

S712FN

St Helens Place

S712JZ

Meadow Drive

S715RB

Robert Avenue

S713BL

Crookes Lane

S712JB

Long Causeway

S712HY

Kirk Way

S712JG

Parish Way

S715FW

Priory Park View

S715NL

Abbots Road

S713JG

Stockshill Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.