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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 171 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
171
Deprivation level
7/10
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
78.55(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.47(+141%)
Public order
19.71(+123%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.85(+96%)
Shoplifting
13.04(+49%)
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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £510,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached26£301,000£2,942
Flats17£110,000£1,622
Semi-Detached44£188,000£2,406
Terraced36£140,000£1,752

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

S711NJ

Whitbourne Close

S711QB

Honeywell Place

S752AB

Summer Lane

S752QD

Queens Gardens

S752TP

Westville Road

S751EE

Devonshire Drive

S752BW

Darley Terrace

S711RB

Smithies Street

S711QT

Stone Street

S752DR

West Road

S711LR

Canal Street

S751DR

Huddersfield Road

S752PY

Gawber Road

S752AZ

Queens Avenue

S751AY

Cockerham Lane

S752PR

Gawber Road

S752HP

Warner Road

S752TL

Salisbury Street

S752BU

Hilton Street

S711NW

Reasbeck Terrace

S751EU

Latchmoor Close

S712QU

Ladymead

S711PZ

Honeywell Street

S711JX

Smithies Lane

S711PS

Old Mill Lane

S751HA

Huddersfield Road

S751BJ

Allendale Road

S751DZ

Melvinia Crescent

S711XL

Bleasdale Grove

S752AN

Gawber Road

S711QS

Carlton Street

S712GF

Bellmer Close

S752TD

School Street

S751EZ

Roundacre

S752SX

Thorntree Lane

S752EW

Pogmoor Road

S711QE

Honeywell Grove

S751DJ

Pollitt Street

S711NF

Wakefield Road

S751BH

Smithies Lane

S711QU

Clanricarde Street

S751ED

Devonshire Drive

S752HR

Pennine Way

S752AR

Prince Arthur Street

S712GD

Kirkland Gardens

S711QQ

Aqueduct Street

S752DP

Intake Gardens

S712AD

Burton Bank Road

S751AT

Cockerham Lane

S711NA

Quarry Street

S752SQ

Victoria Crescent

S751BD

Cavendish Road

S752DT

The Lindales

S752ES

Winter Terrace

S751DT

Huddersfield Road

S752EF

Pogmoor Road

S752AA

Mona Street

S752QJ

Queens Drive

S711XT

Lancar Court

S711QA

Honeywell Street

S752DG

Myrtle Street

S751AA

Huddersfield Road

S752HD

St Helier Drive

S711QP

Honeywell Grove

S752SR

Guest Road

S752PX

Gawber Road

S751FN

Willows Close

S751AQ

Greenfoot Lane

S751DB

Honeywell Lane

S752DH

West Road

S752QE

Queens Drive

S751BQ

Smithies Lane

S751DY

Devonshire Drive

S752NF

Cottesmore Close

S751EA

Dearnley View

S711NL

Smithies Lane

S711PG

Aylesford Close

S711LH

Old Mill Lane

S752DL

Cresswell Street

S751EJ

Wilthorpe Crescent

S752PZ

Queens Drive

S752BB

Summer Lane

S752DF

Stocks Lane

S711QX

Clanricarde Street

S752TS

Clarke Street

S752DS

Stock's Lane

S711LN

Old Mill Lane

S752HH

Cheviot Walk

S752AU

Hope Street

S711QL

Hartington Drive

S751AF

Huddersfield Road

S752TZ

Highbury Way

S752SZ

Green Top Close

S751DQ

Woodstock Gardens

S751ER

High Balk

S711JJ

Greenhill Avenue

S711UB

Old Road

S711LX

Burton Road

S752JQ

Downs Crescent

S751FL

Raley Drive

Data Sources

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