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About

Old Town is a residential district situated on elevated ground to the north of Barnsley town centre. The area is characterised by its Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which lines streets that follow the natural contours of the land. Its position offers views across the wider borough from various points. The ward functions primarily as a quiet neighbourhood for local residents, with several community-focused amenities and green spaces integrated within its boundaries.

A central feature is the Church of St Mary the Virgin, a prominent stone building with a tall spire that is a local landmark. The area contains pockets of woodland and the Barnsley Canal runs along its western edge, providing a linear green corridor. Local facilities include primary schools, shops, and pubs serving the immediate community, maintaining a distinct sense of place separate from the busier commercial centre below.

Area overview

On average Old Town has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Town is £42,644 per year. There are 3 schools in Old Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Old Town is home to around 10,503 people, with a population density of about 2,937.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
179
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Town Population
10,503
Population density
2,937.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
80.55(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.42(+172%)
Public order
22.66(+153%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.61(+108%)
Shoplifting
15.81(+83%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,497
90.44%
Other White
501
4.77%
Other Asian
87
0.83%
Other
76
0.72%
African
61
0.58%
Total population: 10,501

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,456
28.35%
No qualifications
1,715
19.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,568
18.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,253
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
906
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 8,663

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,609
33.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,514
31.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
838
17.49%
Social rents from council
501
10.45%
Other social rented
180
3.76%
Total households: 4,792

Property prices in Old Town

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,560 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Town 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 Old Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£296,250
Flats12£105,000
Semi-Detached46£175,000
Terraced41£137,000

10 years median price trend in Old Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Town.

All postcodes in Old Town

S752DS

Stock's Lane

S751AU

Cockerham Lane

S711QX

Clanricarde Street

S751FN

Willows Close

S751AG

Parkside

S711XP

Topcliffe Road

S751FP

School Croft

S752EP

Pogmoor Road

S711NG

Wakefield Road

S711QL

Hartington Drive

S711TY

Emley View

S751BE

Hall Balk Lane

S752AE

Victoria Crescent West

S711JW

Wentworth Street

S711PH

Leighton Close

S751AJ

Huddersfield Road

S752AP

Gawber Road

S752QL

Southgate

S752SZ

Green Top Close

S751FH

Merlin Mews

S752QR

Greenfoot Lane

S752TF

Church View

S751BF

Hall Balk Lane

S751EZ

Roundacre

S752QH

Northgate

S752SW

Lingard Street

S711LJ

Canal Street

S751DX

Woodstock Road

S751ES

Wilthorpe Farm Road

S752DE

Clumber Street

S752DX

Pogmoor Road

S752SX

Thorntree Lane

S711QW

Smithies Lane

S712GF

Bellmer Close

S751DD

Carrington Avenue

S751DQ

Woodstock Gardens

S751EN

Wilthorpe Green

S711QP

Honeywell Grove

S711QU

Clanricarde Street

S711TX

Carlton Road

S751BJ

Allendale Road

S752DP

Intake Gardens

S752TS

Clarke Street

S711PE

Old Town

S751HA

Huddersfield Road

S752DD

Stocks Lane

S752TY

Kensington Road

S711QS

Carlton Street

S752AD

Summer Lane

S752PR

Gawber Road

S712AB

Burton Bank Road

S751BA

Cockerham Avenue

S752QN

Grenville Place

S711NJ

Whitbourne Close

S752HG

Porter Terrace

S752QB

Stanhope Gardens

S752SY

Greenfoot Lane

S711XS

Tor Close

S751DF

Kestrel Avenue

S752EF

Pogmoor Road

S752NB

Ketton Walk

S752TU

Kensington Road

S712GE

Hazelwood

S751DR

Huddersfield Road

S752BS

Southwell Street

S752BT

Bingley Street

S752HL

Warner Road

S711BF

Pleasant View Street

S711XQ

Stretton Road

S751AH

Huddersfield Road

S751BW

Carrington Avenue

S751DG

Kestrel Avenue

S751EL

Wilthorpe Avenue

S752ET

Pogmoor Road

S752HN

Cotswold Close

S711QQ

Aqueduct Street

S751DW

Huddersfield Road

S752EQ

Warner Avenue

S752HE

Waddington Road

S752QG

Queens Drive

S751FR

Herons Place

S711QE

Honeywell Grove

S711XR

Dunmere Close

S752AL

Wellfield Road

S752PY

Gawber Road

S752PZ

Queens Drive

S711NA

Quarry Street

S751AE

Westbourne Grove

S752NA

Cottesmore Close

S752SU

Palm Street

S751DB

Honeywell Lane

S711QB

Honeywell Place

S712GD

Kirkland Gardens

S751EF

Willow Bank

S711QN

Hartington Drive

S711QT

Stone Street

S751AQ

Greenfoot Lane

S751DJ

Pollitt Street

S751EY

Elmwood Way

S752HP

Warner Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.