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Old Town

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Barnsley / Old Town

About

Old Town is a residential area located in the northern part of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. It is situated close to the town centre, making it convenient for access to shops, transport links, and local amenities. The ward includes a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, catering to a range of residents. Green spaces like Old Town Park provide recreational areas for the community.

The area has a strong sense of history, with some buildings dating back to the 19th century. Local schools, such as Old Town Primary, serve families in the area. Public transport links connect Old Town to surrounding neighbourhoods and Barnsley town centre. The ward maintains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to the busier heart of the town.

Area overview

On average Old Town has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Old Town is £37,445 per year. There are 3 schools in Old Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Old Town

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £625,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£308,750
Flats9£86,000
Semi-Detached54£193,750
Terraced35£135,000

10 years price trend in Old Town

All postcodes in Old Town

S711TY

Emley View

S711NG

Wakefield Road

S711QL

Hartington Drive

S711XP

Dunmere Close

S751BE

Hall Balk Lane

S751FP

School Croft

S752AE

Victoria Crescent West

S752EP

Gawber Road

S751FH

Greenfoot Lane

S711JW

Wentworth Street

S711PH

Leighton Close

S752TF

Church View

S751AJ

Huddersfield Road

S752AP

Gawber Road

S752QL

Southgate

S752QR

Greenfoot Close

S752SZ

Gawber Road

S711LJ

Canal Street

S751BF

Hall Balk Lane

S751DX

Devonshire Drive

S751ES

Moorbank Close

S751EZ

Roundacre

S752DE

Clumber Street

S752DX

Intake Lane

S752QH

Northgate

S752SW

Lingard Street

S752SX

Thorntree Lane

S711TX

Carlton Road

S711QP

Carlton Street

S711QU

Clanricarde Street

S711QW

Smithies Lane

S712GF

Bellmer Close

S751BJ

Allendale Road

S751DD

Carrington Avenue

S751DQ

Woodstock Gardens

S751EN

Wilthorpe Green

S752DP

Wade Street

S752TS

Clarke Street

S711PE

Honeywell

S751HA

Huddersfield Road

S752DD

Clumber Street

S752TY

Kensington Road

S711QS

Carlton Street

S712AB

Burton Bank Road

S751BA

Cockerham Avenue

S752AD

Summer Lane

S752PR

Gawber Road

S752QN

Grenville Place

S711NJ

Whitbourne Close

S711XS

Rotherham Road

S751DF

Greenfoot Lane

S752EF

Cresswell Street

S752HG

Porter Terrace

S752NB

Gawber Road

S752QB

Stanhope Gardens

S752SY

Green Top Close

S752TU

Cross Street

S711BF

Pleasant View Street

S711XQ

Stretton Road

S712GE

Carlton Road

S751AH

Greenfoot Lane

S751BW

Carrington Avenue

S751DG

Greenfoot Lane

S751DR

Cavendish Road

S751EL

Wilthorpe Avenue

S752BT

Bingley Street

S752BS

Southwell Street

S752ET

Pogmoor Road

S752HL

Mendip Close

S752HN

Cotswold Close

S711NA

Quarry Street

S711QQ

Aqueduct Street

S751AE

Westbourne Grove

S751DW

Huddersfield Road

S752EQ

Warner Avenue

S752HE

Porter Avenue

S752NA

Cottesmore Close

S752QG

Northgate

S752SU

Palm Street

S711QE

Honeywell Grove

S711XR

Dunmere Close

S751DB

Honeywell Lane

S751FR

Honeywell

S752AL

Wellfield Road

S752PY

Gawber Road

S752PZ

Queens Drive

S711QB

Aylesford Close

S711QN

Hartington Drive

S711QT

Stone Street

S712GD

Kirkland Gardens

S751EF

Willow Bank

S751AQ

Greenfoot Lane

S751DJ

Pollitt Street

S751EY

Elmwood Way

S752HP

Warner Road

S752SQ

Victoria Crescent

S752HD

St Helier Drive

S711UB

Old Road

S711UQ

Bedford Terrace

S751AY

Cockerham Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.