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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 average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 £39,068 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

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £213K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £195 per square foot) in North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£277,500£241
Semi-Detached66£160,000£183
Terraced38£133,000£169
Flats2£82,500£123

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,500£117,500£70,000
2017£165,000£105,000£95,000
2018£164,000£107,500£89,500
2019£185,000£119,000£102,500
2020£220,000£110,000£90,000
2021£235,000£121,000£102,000
2022£240,000£138,000£120,000
2023£280,000£140,000£130,000
2024£273,500£155,000£128,000
2025£287,500£156,000£145,000
2026£265,000£155,000£127,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£120£89
2017£171£119£107
2018£156£123£102
2019£160£125£105
2020£186£129£107
2021£194£142£120
2022£219£148£141
2023£236£173£157
2024£242£171£162
2025£252£179£186
2026£225£193£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North East 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 North East ward.

Local councillors

Dorothy Coates

North East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party