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About

North East ward sits on the northern edge of Barnsley's urban core, primarily consisting of the residential district of Kendray. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, local schools, and community-focused amenities like the Kendray Recreation Ground. Its landscape is shaped by the gradual slopes rising from the town centre, with views opening towards the more rural fringes beyond the M1 motorway, which forms a significant part of its western boundary.

A notable local landmark is the enduring presence of the former Barnsley Main Colliery site, a large, reclaimed green space that speaks to the area's industrial past. The ward is functionally connected to the wider town yet maintains a distinct, settled neighbourhood atmosphere, with local shopping parades serving daily needs. Public transport links provide direct routes into Barnsley town centre.

Area overview

On average North East has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North East is £39,078 per year. There are 6 schools in North East: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). North East is home to around 13,662 people, with a population density of about 649.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North East Population
13,662
Population density
649.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.09(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.44(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.81(+49%)
Vehicle crime
9.74(+73%)
Burglary
7.61(+49%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,903
94.44%
Other White
411
3.01%
African
45
0.33%
Other Asian
41
0.3%
Other
34
0.25%
Total population: 13,663

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,258
29.72%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,126
19.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,799
16.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,644
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,154
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 10,963

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,791
31.06%
Owns outright
1,784
30.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
917
15.9%
Social rents from council
817
14.17%
Other social rented
281
4.87%
Total households: 5,766

Property prices in North East

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North East 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 North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached71£155,000
Detached41£294,000
Flats2£82,500
Terraced44£140,000

10 years median price trend in North East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North East.

All postcodes in North East

S729JX

Barnsley Road

S728RD

Engine Lane

S728PP

Henry Close

S728QR

Barnsley Road

S727FR

Cloister Way

S728PX

Acacia Grove

S727FZ

Engine Lane

S727FD

Clayburn Road

S729LH

Barnsley Road

S728WH

Netherfield Croft

S729JS

Church Street

S729DX

Boundary Drive

S729HF

Common Road

S727BA

Springvale Road

S720DR

Wescoe Avenue

S729FR

Paddock Close

S727EJ

Brierley Road

S728GY

Park Meadows

S727DP

Stacey Crescent

S727LP

High Street

S720BY

Stonebridge Lane

S728PL

Greenside

S728PE

Malham Close

S727GH

Long Royd

S727NR

Cemetery Road

S728NT

Hawthorne Street

S729FJ

Ashley Drive

S728US

Holly Farm

S727LJ

Queensway

S727AZ

Thistley Court

S729EL

Holly Grove

S729JG

Church Street

S728NE

North East

S727FY

Cemetery Road

S729JJ

Hillside

S729JW

Hillside Crescent

S728NF

High Street

S728NU

Ash Mount

S727FF

Springvale Road

S728RG

Bedale Walk

S727BQ

Springvale Road

S729JH

Hillside

S727FN

St Lukes Road

S630BQ

Back Lane

S720DQ

Edward Street

S720DB

Rotherham Road

S727EH

Brierley Road

S727ET

Park Road

S720AP

North East

S727AB

Shireoaks Way

S728PZ

Weetshaw Close

S727AQ

Windmill Avenue

S727AP

Manor Grove

S720DF

Rotherham Road

S727NN

Coronation Avenue

S727LB

Sycamore Avenue

S727BF

Springvale Road

S729FG

Lilac Way

S727DT

Brierley Road

S720BP

Mount Avenue

S727NA

Tudor Court

S720BB

Ashwood Grove

S727DW

Meadow Crescent

S728WL

Two Gates Way

S728WB

High Gate Way

S727LR

High Street

S728QE

Ash Road

S729EF

Briar Grove

S728NR

Dog Hill

S728WE

Granham Acre

S727JU

Nancy Road

S729JL

Hillside Crescent

S728QD

Bleak Avenue

S727BL

North View

S729DY

Tanyard Croft

S729HL

Ringstone Grove

S729FF

Hall Gardens

S729EJ

Beech Close

S727NT

Cemetery Road

S727DS

Michaels Estate

S720AU

High Street

S729LE

Cross Hill

S728GQ

North East

S727DL

Springfield Road

S729HB

Common Road

S728PQ

The Green

S727AA

Lilydene Avenue

S720BX

Stonebridge Lane

S729HU

Grange Road

S727HD

Clear View

S727FX

Stonefont Grove

S728PD

Queens Drive

S727AH

Windmill Avenue

S727DR

Michaels Estate

S727EB

Greenbank Walk

S728WJ

Long Cliffe Close

S728PR

Meadow Croft

S727FH

Trenchard Close

S727HE

Mount Pleasant

S729LD

Barnsley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.