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Monk Bretton

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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Monk Bretton Population

11,963

Population density

1,599.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

11,234

93.89%

Other White

338

2.82%

African

0.64%

Other

0.51%

Chinese

0.39%

Total population: 11,965

Economics

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

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£180,000

Price per sq ft£211

Sales (last 12 months)131

Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £220K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £211 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	35	£255,000	£270	£190,000	£220,000	£310,000	£396,500
Semi-Detached	71	£170,000	£201	£117,500	£150,000	£196,250	£243,500
Terraced	25	£140,000	£177	£99,680	£121,000	£165,000	£180,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Monk Bretton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monk Bretton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£270,000	£70,000	£165,000	£138,000
2026	£247,500	—	£175,000	£140,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monk Bretton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£251	£96	£193	£176
2026	£283	—	£208	£175

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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Property prices in Monk Bretton

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Monk Bretton

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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