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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

S751ER

High Balk

S751FL

Carrington Avenue

S752EH

Waddington Road

S752BW

Darley Terrace

S752ES

Winter Terrace

S752SE

Lingard Court

S752TT

Salisbury Street

S711UF

Carlton Road

S711QD

Honeywell Street

S711LU

Aqueduct Street

S711PG

Aylesford Close

S711UG

Fleet Hill Crescent

S751BP

Honeywell Lane

S751ED

Devonshire Drive

S752AQ

Sykes Avenue

S752ED

Mary's Place

S752HF

Porter Avenue

S752ND

Oakham Place

S752PT

Gawber Road

S752QE

Queens Drive

S711JN

Burton Street

S711PN

Old Mill Lane

S751BH

Smithies Lane

S751BN

Willow Bank

S752BA

Blackburn Lane

S711QH

Hartington Drive

S711XJ

Fleet Hill Crescent

S751DS

Huddersfield Road

S751FS

Honeywell

S752HJ

Grampian Close

S752NF

Cottesmore Close

S752SJ

Lingard Court

S752SN

Swift Street

S711JH

Greenhill Avenue

S711QR

Hartington Drive

S711RD

Pleasant View Street

S712AE

Bowfell View

S752EL

Winter Road

S752HH

Malvern Close

S752HS

Downes Crescent

S751DT

High Balk

S751EJ

Wilthorpe Crescent

S752AT

Hope Street

S752BL

Myrtle Street

S752DF

Stock's Lane

S752DH

West Road

S711JT

Clanricarde Street

S711LX

Burton Road

S711NL

Reasbeck Terrace

S751EG

Greenfoot Lane

S751EX

Elmwood Way

S752BU

Hilton Street

S752DG

Medlar Croft

S752DN

Wilthorpe & Barugh Green

S752HQ

Warner Road

S752QW

Greenfoot Lane

S752SG

Earnshaw Terrace

S752SP

Carrington Street

S711NN

Quarry Street

S711XT

Lancar Court

S711XX

Rotherham Road

S751EP

Mysten Croft

S751DN

Cockerham Lane

S751EH

Wilthorpe Avenue

S752EG

Warner Avenue

S752DT

The Lindales

S752SR

Carrington Street

S752ST

Wellfield Road

S752TB

St Pauls Road

S751AA

Huddersfield Road

S751DA

Carrington Avenue

S752DZ

Pogmoor Road

S752JQ

Downes Crescent

S752HT

Pennine Way

S752TH

Hall Balk Lane

S752TZ

Highbury Way

S711UA

Carlton Road

S711NF

Cawley Place

S712QU

Ladymead

S752BB

Pogmoor Road

S751DU

Westbourne Grove

S752AZ

Queen's Avenue

S752TR

Westville Road

S752TJ

Granville Street

S711RJ

Pleasant View Croft

S711JX

Smithies Lane

S711LN

Canal Way

S711LY

Burton Bank Road

S711PS

Kaye Street

S751BD

Cavendish Road

S751BL

Allendale Road

S751EA

Dearnley View

S751EU

Latchmoor Close

S752ER

Winter Avenue

S752QQ

Queens Drive

S752SH

Victoria Crescent

S752TG

Greenfoot Lane

S711PF

Smithies Lane

S711QG

Clanricarde Street

S751DZ

Dearnley View

Data Sources

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