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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

S752EG

Warner Avenue

S752NA

Cottesmore Close

S711QW

Smithies Lane

S711JH

Honeywell Lane

S712GE

Hazelwood

Data Sources

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