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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

S751EU

Latchmoor Close

S752SH

Victoria Crescent

S711QG

Sandbeck Close

S752QJ

Queens Drive

S711PF

Willow Bank

S751DZ

Melvinia Crescent

S752DR

West Road

S752EE

Pogmoor Road

S752QF

Queensway

S711QA

Honeywell Street

S752AU

Hope Street

S752DL

Cresswell Street

S752LP

Pogmoor Road

S751DY

Devonshire Drive

S751FQ

Star Close

S752AA

Mona Street

S752EA

Greaves Fold

S752EX

Medlar Croft

S711PZ

Honeywell Street

S751ET

Moorbank Close

S751FG

Osprey View

S751AT

Cockerham Lane

S752BQ

Old Town

S752DU

Glendale Close

S752EN

Winter Road

S752HW

Cumbrian Walk

S711PW

Bridge Street

S751AZ

Cockerham Lane

S752AR

Prince Arthur Street

S752SL

Lingard Street

S752TE

Cutty Lane

S752AY

Hope Street

S752DY

Wade Street

S752EB

Pogmoor Road

S752HR

Pennine Way

S752QD

Queens Gardens

S752SS

Kensington Road

S752TA

Greenfoot Lane

S752TP

Westville Road

S711JL

Burton Street

S711QZ

Honeywell Grove

S751AW

Lombard Close

S752NE

Ketton Walk

S711JJ

Greenhill Avenue

S751AX

Cockerham Lane

S751EQ

Wilthorpe Avenue

S752AJ

Haverdale Rise

S752BP

Stocks Lane

S752SF

Earnshaw Terrace

S711PB

Barnabas Walk

S711XU

Brettas Park

S751BQ

Smithies Lane

S751EB

Treecrest Rise

S752AN

Gawber Road

S711LL

Old Mill Lane

S711XW

Brettas Park

S751BG

Smithies Lane

S752AS

Victoria Crescent West

S752BX

Johnson Street

S711QY

Halifax Street

S751DL

Huddersfield Road

S752AH

Gawber Road

S752BZ

Welbeck Street

S752DA

Brierfield Close

S752DJ

The Blossoms

S752PS

Ashfield Close

S752PU

Ashfield Close

S711QJ

Wheatley Close

S711XH

Newhill Road

S712QT

Longdale Croft

S751EE

Devonshire Drive

S752TW

Bond Road

S752TX

Kensington Road

S711JS

Rockingham Street

S711ND

Wakefield Road

S711PD

Honeywell Close

S752PX

Gawber Road

S752SD

Cutty Lane

S752TL

Salisbury Street

S711JR

Rockingham Street

S751AF

Huddersfield Road

S751EW

Wilthorpe Avenue

S752DQ

Sycamore Street

S711JU

Rockingham Street

S711LR

Canal Street

S711PP

Bridge Gardens

S752EW

Pogmoor Road

S752TN

Bond Road

S711QF

Issott Street

S751BB

Cavendish Road

S752QA

Queens Drive

S711LH

Old Mill Lane

S711NW

Reasbeck Terrace

S711PQ

Windham Close

S711PU

Honeywell Street

S711RB

Smithies Street

S712AD

Burton Bank Road

S752AF

Gawber Road

S752EJ

Warner Place

S752QP

Greenfoot Close

Data Sources

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