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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 193 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 in Penistone West area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £850,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penistone West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached66£360,000£3,333
Flats15£127,500£2,180
Semi-Detached68£230,000£2,766
Terraced44£186,250£2,388

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

S369XY

Park House Court

S368BD

Castle Garden Street

S366EG

Unwin Crescent

S366BT

Hodgkinson Avenue

S367BX

Huddersfield Road

S366EY

Ashfield Close

S364HH

Flouch

S369RZ

Hornthwaite Close

S366HD

Queen Street

S366EH

Unwin Street

S366SW

Wentworth Meadows

S366GP

Chapelfield View

HD97TF

Brown's Edge Road

S366BB

Garside Buildings

HD88YJ

Gunthwaite Lane

S368EE

Nook Lane

S369RU

Kensington Avenue

S369FJ

Mortimer Road

S369NE

Croft Drive

S369PZ

Thurlstone Road

S369NW

New Royd

S369QX

Mill Lane

S367GQ

Rosemead

S364HB

Middle Cliffe Drive

S369YY

Penistone West

S366FZ

Clarel Close

S366NA

Market Street

S369NJ

Hoyland Close

S366ET

Wentworth Road

S369AH

Springfield Way

S366GT

Shelley Close

S369QT

Manchester Road

S366HG

Sheffield Road

S369FD

Fulshaw Lane

S369QY

Towngate

S369FP

Paw Hill Lane

S369DA

Joan Royd Lane

S366HP

Penistone West

S366AB

Back Lane

S369NZ

West End Avenue

S367AH

Bridge End

S369SB

Cross Lane

S366DG

New Chapel Avenue

S369RJ

Watering Place Road

S366EZ

Mears Close

S366GX

Rud Broom Close

S367GU

Ivy Bank Close

S369AS

New Chapel Street

S366GU

Keats Grove

S366GE

Corunna View

S369NF

Bullhouse Bridge

S366ED

Dalby Croft

S366GF

Dunstone Heights

S369NB

Birks Lane

S366FF

Long Furlong

S366EF

Barnsley Road

S366DN

Park Avenue

S366FE

Inchburn Crescent

S369RT

Balmoral Close

S366AJ

Bridge Street

S369RB

Rockside Road

S368EQ

Water Hall Lane

S366DQ

Cubley Brook Court

S366DX

Shrewsbury Close

HD97TW

Lower Maythorn Lane

S369FR

Mortimer Road

S368AH

Watermill Mews

S369PT

Manchester Road

S369UX

Kirkhill Bank

S369AL

Starling Bridge Way

S369NG

Liley Lane

S366DW

Schole Avenue

S368HU

Viewlands Close

S369FF

Judd Field Lane

S366GN

Clarel Street

S366UF

Rose Hill Close

S366FX

Wood End Avenue

HD92DE

Dunford Road

S369PS

Manchester Road

S366AN

Castle Lane

HD92TF

Upper Foxhouse Lane

S367GB

Carr Lane

S366FG

Elmroyd Court

S367AE

Netherfield Farm Close

S367GH

Wellthorne Avenue

S369FL

Nether House Lane

S369RL

Westfield Avenue

S369AX

Cubley Rise Road

S366HR

Stonehill Rise

S369AB

Foxmill View

S368AJ

Watermill Gardens

S369LL

Penistone West

S369LY

Shore Hall Lane

S368HL

Windermere Road

HD97TG

Grime Lane

S366FS

Chapel Field Lane

S364GS

Sheephouse Wood

HD97TE

Hog Close Lane

S366HN

Sheffield Road

S366EQ

Green Brook Place

Data Sources

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