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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

S728PU

Poplar Avenue

S728NX

Millside

S729HT

Church Street

S727FG

Windhill Close

S727HB

Mount Road

S729EW

Park Road

S729JD

Church Gate

S727JP

Manor Court

S727FU

Garth Grove

S729HJ

Savile Walk

S720EL

Norfolk Court

S727EG

Hastings Street

S720AW

Woodlands View

S727AD

Brierley Road

S729LX

North East

S729HP

Grange Close

S728NJ

High Street

S727HW

Brierley Road

S728QX

Tollgate Close

S728NW

Doghill Drive

S727NY

Oakroyd Crescent

S729HG

Common Road

S720AL

Springvale Road

S727EX

Park Road

S729LG

Hilltop

S729EP

Common Road

S729JQ

Brierley Road

S729LP

Bretton Close

S720DL

Turner Street

S727FW

Windhill View

S727AX

Wiseley Croft

S728NN

Millside Walk

S728WG

Broomcliffe Gardens

S729JR

Church Street

S727JE

Foxshaw Mews

S727FJ

Kingsway

S728WD

Barnfold Place

S720DT

Norfolk Road

S727AR

Brierley Road

S729FN

Barnsley Road

S720DS

Wescoe Avenue

S720ED

Byron Street

S720EE

Thurnscoe Lane

S727LD

Poplar Street

S729JY

Barnsley Road

S728RB

Hodroyd Close

S720BL

Church Street

S727JY

Nancy Road

S720AA

High Street

S729ES

Common Road

S727EP

Clifton Road

S729ET

Common Road

S720DW

Wescoe Avenue

S728WP

Gilder Way

S727PD

Park Springs

S727NW

Coronation Avenue

S727JN

Nancy Crescent

S727AW

Brierley Road

S729JU

Regina Crescent

S720EG

Rotherham Road

S728PN

Redthorne Way

S728QS

Pontefract Road

S729EG

Norwood Drive

S729HY

Chestnut Avenue

S727EN

Craven Court

S729HR

Cliff Lane

S727GD

Dewfield Close

S727LF

Oak Street

S727JL

Wade Close

S728QZ

Hazledene Road

Data Sources

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