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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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £161,750 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached35£285,000£2,714
Flats2£82,500£1,319
Semi-Detached65£160,000£1,974
Terraced44£133,000£1,827

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

S729LS

Spa Well Grove

S720AY

Lister Row

S729EB

Common Road

S728NZ

Ashwell Close

S728PW

The Green View

S727HA

Park Avenue

S727ER

Willow Dene Road

S720EJ

Oak Haven Avenue

S728RE

Engine Lane

S720DG

Rotherham Road

S727GB

Quarry Drive

S729LQ

Frickley Bridge Lane

S727LS

High Street

S727FB

High Street

S720BZ

Rotherham Road

S729ER

Common Road

S720BT

Potts Crescent

S728PS

Hawthorne Way

S727GE

Portland Crescent

S728PA

The Green

S720BA

Rodes Avenue

S729JT

Barnsley Road

S727NL

Bedford Street

S729JZ

Clifton Gardens

S720BJ

Pear Tree Close

S720BQ

Garraby Close

S728QW

Brierley Road

S720AQ

School Street

S727NJ

Duke Street

S727NB

Windsor Walk

S729HQ

Grange Close

S720AE

School Street

S728QQ

Brierley Road

S727FQ

Willow Mews

S727EQ

Brierley Road

S727GA

Brook Close

S727NG

Princess Street

S727JQ

Ladywood Road

S720DN

Rotherham Road

S727EW

Brierley Road

S720EN

High Street

S729LL

Haldane Close

S728PT

Belvedere Close

S720DU

Norfolk Road

S727AG

Manor Crescent

S720AT

High Street

S728PY

Park View

S720BD

Mileswood Close

S727AT

Sandhill Grove

S727EF

Hastings Street

S727FE

North East

S728QF

Oak Road

S720AX

Park Lane

S727HZ

Elizabeth Street

S720DZ

Ebenezer Street

S720BW

Rotherham Road

S729LU

Monument Drive

S720BU

Pleasant Avenue

S727EU

Central Avenue

S729LF

Hilltop

S728PJ

Whin Corner

S720AB

High Street

S727HN

Dell Avenue

S727JR

Cross Street

S720EB

John Street

S720BF

Manor Fields

S728QJ

Chapel Close

S729EH

Park View

S720ER

Sandhill Mews

S727PE

Acorn Way

S727LW

Cudworth View

S720DJ

New Street

S727FT

Valley Drive

S728QA

High Street

S727LX

Carlton Street

S727DU

Michaels Estate

S729JP

Hillside Mount

S728QY

Engine Lane Close

S729LJ

Barnsley Road

S727EY

Central Avenue

S727JB

Cemetery Road

S720EQ

Dearne Street

S720AG

Vaughan Terrace

S727NE

Cemetery Road

S720AS

High Street

S728QG

Beech Road

S729EA

Common Road

S727AN

Windmill Avenue

S727JJ

Nancy Road

S728PF

Coronation Avenue

S729HX

Grange Road

S729ED

Common Road

S729EE

Ash Leigh

S727BB

High Street

S728SP

Engine Lane

S728PG

Felkirk View

S727NZ

Acorn Way

S727AF

Manor Crescent

S727LE

Oak Street

S728NH

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.