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Penistone West

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About

Penistone West ward encompasses a mix of rural and semi-rural landscapes on the western edge of the Barnsley borough. The area includes the market town of Penistone itself, along with surrounding villages like Thurlstone and Millhouse Green. Its geography is defined by the River Don and the foothills of the Pennines, contributing to a primarily agricultural and residential character. The local economy has traditional roots in farming and some light industry.

The ward is connected by the Penistone Line railway, one of the most scenic and highest routes in England, linking communities across the South Pennines. This transport link underscores the area's position between larger urban centres and open countryside. Community life often centres around local schools, sports clubs, and the historic Penistone Paramount cinema, a restored theatre operating as a community venue.

Area overview

On average Penistone West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penistone West is £54,568 per year. There are 5 schools in Penistone West: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Penistone West is home to around 13,270 people, with a population density of about 167.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penistone West Population
13,270
Population density
167 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.23(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.7(-25%)
Public order
5.12(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.84(-55%)
Shoplifting
3.69(-58%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,814
96.57%
Other White
161
1.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
36
0.27%
Irish
36
0.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.24%
Total population: 13,269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,882
36.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,905
17.74%
No qualifications
1,688
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,444
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
939
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 10,736

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,257
39.6%
Owns with a mortgage
2,055
36.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
552
9.69%
Social rents from council
471
8.26%
Other social rented
201
3.53%
Total households: 5,699

Property prices in Penistone West

Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Penistone West area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penistone West 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 Penistone West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats15£127,500
Terraced53£192,000
Semi-Detached62£238,748
Detached77£345,000

10 years median price trend in Penistone West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penistone West.

All postcodes in Penistone West

HD92TF

Upper Foxhouse Lane

S366EA

Southgate

S366ES

Wentworth Crescent

S367EZ

Huddersfield Road

S368AL

Watermill Court

S369NY

Royd Lane

S369QN

Ingbirchworth Road

S366EF

Barnsley Road

S369QU

Saville Lane

S369LQ

Manchester Road

HD97TE

Hog Close Lane

HD97TS

Victoria Terrace

S364TF

Railway Cottages

S366AY

Downing Square

S366DS

Regent Gardens

S366DW

Schole Avenue

S366FF

Long Furlong

S367AB

Netherfield

S369AE

New Chapel Lane

S369RF

Stottercliffe Road

S367GB

Carr Lane

S369AW

Cross Lane

S364GS

Sheephouse Wood

S366BD

Gledhill Avenue

S366BP

Hall Gate

S366ET

Wentworth Road

S366EX

Wordsworth Avenue

S366GQ

Mortimer Road

S366HR

Stonehill Rise

S366SW

Wentworth Meadows

S368AJ

Watermill Gardens

S369ND

Catshaw Lane

S369RL

Westfield Avenue

S369UY

Mortimer Heights

S369UZ

Wentworth Mews

S369XY

Park House Court

S369SB

Cross Lane

S366DA

Back Lane

S364HB

Middle Cliffe Drive

S366GH

Belmont Drive

S366UF

Rose Hill Close

S368AN

Castle Lane

S369LN

Lee Lane

S369AU

Penistone West

S366GN

Clarel Street

S369FQ

Fulshaw Lane

S366BG

Green Road

S366DP

Park Lane

S366EH

Unwin Street

S366GB

Fullshaw Bank

S366GT

Shelley Close

S366UA

Clough Head

S369AQ

Cubley Wood Way

S369NF

Bullhouse Bridge

S369QB

Chapel View

S369QX

Mill Lane

S364AD

Bents Road

S364HJ

Pennine View

S364TB

Brook Hill

S366ED

Dalby Croft

S366FL

Pennine Court

S366FT

Burnett Close

S366GE

Corunna View

S367BU

Huddersfield Road

S369AD

Ashtree Gardens

S369NN

Lee Lane

S367AF

Spicer House Lane

S366HS

Ward Close

S366AU

Clarel Street

S366GL

Gardener Close

S366SX

Springwood View

S366UD

Moorside Avenue

S367GH

Wellthorne Avenue

S368HU

Viewlands Close

S369AT

Brookland Way

S369DF

Mortimer Road

S369LY

Shore Hall Lane

S369NH

Hollin Lane

S369NR

Manchester Road

S369FF

Judd Field Lane

S366AR

Church Street

S366BZ

Market Street

S366DF

Springvale Grove

S366DX

Shrewsbury Close

S366LR

Ward Street

S367GA

Carr Head Lane

S367GP

South View Fold

S368AH

Watermill Mews

S369NL

Kennedy Close

HD88YJ

Gunthwaite Lane

S366AF

Bluebell Avenue

S366AH

Castle Lane

S366BB

Garside Buildings

S366FE

Inchburn Crescent

S369AR

Millcroft

S369QS

Manchester Road

S369RH

Towngate

S366AZ

Dransfield Avenue

S369FJ

Mortimer Road

S366FY

Eastfield Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.