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Old Town

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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 119 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
119
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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
Detached34£296,250
Flats10£105,000
Semi-Detached55£180,000
Terraced39£138,000

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

S752EJ

Warner Place

S752HU

Intake Lane

S752QP

Greenfoot Close

S752TD

Kensington Road

S752TQ

Granville Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.