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About

Monk Bretton ward is situated in the northern part of the Barnsley metropolitan area, primarily consisting of the Monk Bretton and Lundwood communities. The area is characterised by residential streets with a mix of housing types, alongside local shopping parades providing essential services. Green spaces are integrated throughout, with areas like the Monk Bretton Recreation Ground serving as focal points for the community.

The ward's history is closely tied to the nearby Monk Bretton Priory, a Cluniac monastery founded in the 12th century, the ruins of which are a scheduled monument. While the priory itself lies just outside the ward boundary, it gives the area its name and historical context. The local landscape includes the River Dearne, which flows past, and the ward contains several industrial estates that contribute to the local economy.

Area overview

On average Monk Bretton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 28.8% 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 £41,706 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
143
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.97(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.93(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.3(+90%)
Public order
13.54(+53%)
Burglary
10.2(+100%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,972
30.56%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,836
18.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,495
15.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,404
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,162
11.95%
Total 16+ residents: 9,724

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

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £220K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Monk Bretton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £420,000.

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
Detached30£257,500£268
Semi-Detached66£170,000£200
Terraced24£141,500£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Monk Bretton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monk Bretton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,995£102,000£105,000£95,000
2017£199,995£89,000£110,000£110,000
2018£217,995£60,000£114,498£100,000
2019£230,000£62,000£121,000£105,000
2020£208,000£98,250£128,000£115,000
2021£219,998£56,000£145,000£112,500
2022£273,995£95,500£160,000£109,000
2023£250,000£199,995£145,000£126,500
2024£250,000£187,500£168,000£151,875
2025£272,000£70,000£165,000£138,000
2026£255,000£175,000£141,500
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.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£144£136£105
2017£190£125£142£126
2018£193£79£147£131
2019£191£148£142£126
2020£189£138£149£130
2021£211£81£172£140
2022£245£134£190£141
2023£244£312£174£132
2024£253£290£200£166
2025£247£96£193£176
2026£278£208£169
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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Monk Bretton ward.

Local councillors

Steven Green

Monk Bretton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Monk Bretton

Is Monk Bretton safe?

Monk Bretton records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Monk Bretton?

The median sale price in Monk Bretton is £175,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Monk Bretton?

Monk Bretton has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Monk Bretton?

Monk Bretton scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Monk Bretton sits around rank 8,634 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Monk Bretton?

The average household income in Monk Bretton is around £41,706 per year, and 29% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Monk Bretton?

Monk Bretton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Steven Green (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Monk Bretton

S715FS

Hazelwood Drive

S712EL

High Street

S712SP

Folly Way

S712EG

Well Lane

S713PG

Parkside

S712DT

Orchard Close

S712HT

Canons Way

S712HS

Chancel Way

S715HT

Harold Avenue

S715RA

Mary Ann Close

S712RR

Heysham Green

S713BY

Wharncliffe Court

S712HX

Long Causeway

S713RW

Highgrove Court

S715QB

Harwood Terrace

S712RX

Heysham Green

S712FJ

Appleby Garth

S712EZ

The Ridings

S715FT

Hawthorne Avenue

S715NP

Lund Avenue

S712ER

Cross Street

S715RB

Robert Avenue

S712JF

Oriel Way

S712HP

Chapter Way

S715PG

Alric Drive

S712EE

Fleetwood Avenue

S713HB

Manor Street

S712HB

St Lukes Way

S713BL

Crookes Lane

S712HN

Waycliffe

S713FJ

Churchfield Gardens

S715JE

Foxen Croft

S715FF

Heathland Court

S712SW

Beacon View

S712NU

Lowlands Close

S712HU

Deacons Way

S715HY

Lewis Road

S713HJ

Shaw Lane

S713FP

Spring Grove

S712RF

Lytham Avenue

S712DL

Livingstone Crescent

S712JD

Monks Way

S715QY

Danish Court

S713JN

Grays Road

S715HZ

Priory Road

S712GA

Quaker Lane

S715NJ

Abbots Road

S712SU

Beacon Court

S713EZ

Fish Dam Lane

S713EW

Royston Lane

S715QQ

Grange Lane

S712AR

Belmont Avenue

S712AX

St Helens Avenue

S715QS

Tuxford Crescent

S715PX

Lang Crescent

S715LP

Lang Avenue

S712GG

Bretton Way

S715PR

Roger Road

S712JQ

Temple Way

S713LA

Chapel Lane

S713JB

Carlton Road

S715HU

Harold Avenue

S713HY

Carlton Road

S712JZ

Meadow Drive

S713HF

Fish Dam Lane

S712SS

Folly Croft

S712JJ

Long Causeway

S712FB

Burton Road

S715JH

Pontefract Road

S713RN

Humberside Way

S712SQ

Baycliff Close

S715NS

Lund Lane

S715UF

The Close

S712PS

St Helens Way

S715ND

Pontefract Road

S715HX

Priory Crescent

S715JW

Pontefract Road

S712JL

Fountains Way

S713JL

Wood Lane

S712PX

Fish Dam Lane

S715RF

Grange Lane

S715PE

Lund Lane

S712PT

St Helens Way

S713ET

Cronkhill Lane

S712PW

High Street

S713LQ

Southfield Cottages

S713HH

Shaw Lane

S715JD

Priory Road

S703NJ

Grange Lane

S712NP

Rotherham Road

S712LB

Cranston Close

S712LD

Newfield Avenue

S715NX

Lund Lane

S712PR

St Helens Way

S712JN

Cloisters Way

S712EQ

High Street

S715FW

Priory Park View

S712PP

Silverdale Drive

S715JG

Priory Road

S713JR

Crookes Lane