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.
On average Monk Bretton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.8% 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 £35,030 per year. There are 4 schools in Monk Bretton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
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Jacques Place
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Browning Close
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Butter Cross Park
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Deans Way
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Formby Court
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Parkside
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Priory Road
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Priory Place
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Roger Road
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Friars Road
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Friars Road
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Cranston Close
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April Drive
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Preston Way
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Folly Croft
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Industry Road
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Bramah Street
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Lundwood
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Pontefract Road
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Harborough Hill Road
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Grange Lane
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Heysham Green
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Belmont Avenue
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Back Lane
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Burton Road
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Burton Road
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Gray's Road
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Rotherham Road
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Livingstone Crescent
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Burton Road
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Ainsdale Court
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Lytham Avenue
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Shaw Lane
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Carlton Road
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Gray's Road
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Friars Road
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Deans Way
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Deacons Way
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Bishops Way
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Deacons Way
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Cranston Close
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Heysham Green
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Pontefract Road
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Grange Lane
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Livingstone Crescent
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Russell Close
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Minster Way
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Cloisters Way
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Monk Bretton
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Brookvale
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Back Lane
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Cross Street
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Heysham Court
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Burton Road
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Burton Road
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Springbank Close
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Tuxford Crescent
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Grange Lane
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High Street
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Lundwood
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Cross Street
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Monks Way
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Oriel Way
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Ivy Farm Close
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Chapel Lane
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Pontefract Road
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Grange Crescent
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Carlton Road
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Bentham Drive
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Fountains Way
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April Close
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Royston East & Carlton
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Briggs Road
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Pontefract Road
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Lund Lane
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Trueman Terrace
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High Street
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Orchard Close
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Oak Head Close
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St Helens Avenue
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Parish Way
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Baycliff Close
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Rainford Drive
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Rainford Drive
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Spring Lane
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Spring Grove
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Littleworth Lane
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Wike Road
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Friars Road
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Beaumond Close
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Monk Bretton
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Manor Street
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Chapel Lane
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Foxencroft
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Abbots Road
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Alric Drive
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Beacon View
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Wharncliffe Court