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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

S366BE

Green Road

S364HJ

Pennine View

S366BA

Fearns Buildings

S369NR

Manchester Road

S369QJ

Hillside

S364AG

Penistone West

S367BW

Old Anna Lane

S369QP

Leapings Lane

S366FQ

Green Road

S366DB

Green Acres

S369UZ

Wentworth Mews

S366FP

Wentworth Court

S366FN

Heathercliff Way

S366HT

Shackleton View

S367GS

Summerford

S366HH

Sheffield Road

S366HB

Knowles Street

S369FB

Brockholes Lane

S366BP

Hall Gate

S369QA

Bank House Lane

S366PH

Green Road

S369NU

Millhouse Lane

S369QD

Coldwells Fold

S367AA

Netherfield

S369LN

Lee Lane

S366FL

Pennine Court

S366BF

Westacre

S366BZ

Market Street

S366AE

Bent Street

S366HE

Sheffield Road

S366AD

Armitage Buildings

S369AE

New Chapel Lane

S364TG

Townhead

S369AG

New Chapel Road

S368HQ

Coniston Close

S367GN

Summer Ford Croft

S367GR

Broadstone Road

S366FD

Cotefield Place

S364HE

Pennine Edge

S366EX

Wordsworth Avenue

S366GS

Westfield Grove

S364TF

Railway Cottages

S366HS

Ward Close

S369QS

Manchester Road

S367GG

South View Fold

S369QE

Don Terrace

S367GE

Gunthwaite

S369NS

Manchester Road

S366AW

Lyttleton Court

HD97TS

Victoria Terrace

S366AY

Downing Square

S369RW

Sandringham Close

S364AF

Windle Edge

S368BJ

Dunford Drive

HD92RZ

Dunford Road

S364HN

Foxholes Grove

S369FE

Hartcliff Road

S369QH

High Bank

S369QR

Manchester Road

S364HG

Penistone West

S369QF

Folly Lane

S366BH

Green Road

S368BG

Millhouse Road

S369RG

Tenter Hill

S366FY

Eastfield Avenue

S364TB

Brook Hill

S366DS

Regent Gardens

S366LX

Lower Unwin Street

S364TE

Don View

S369EF

Thurlstone Road

S366GY

Tennyson Close

S369AU

Penistone West

HD88YF

Birdsnest Lane

S366ES

Wentworth Crescent

S369NY

Royd Lane

S366FW

Sycamore Walk

S366HY

Bridge Side

S366AL

Castle Close

S369PR

Manchester Road

S366EE

Chauntry Avenue

S369NL

Kennedy Close

S369UY

Mortimer Heights

S367AB

Netherfield

S367QF

Folly Lane

S366AZ

Dransfield Avenue

S368BH

Ailric Drive

S366DP

Park Lane

S368BF

Thurlstone Moor Avenue

S368HW

Wellhouse Way

S366AF

Bluebell Avenue

S366SX

Springwood View

S366AT

Church View Road

S369DB

Milner Avenue

S368AN

Castle Lane

S366DR

Race Common Avenue

S369QQ

Manchester Road

S367GF

Huddersfield Road

S369QL

Hornthwaite Hill Road

S366BW

Lees Avenue

S364HF

Furnace Cottages

Data Sources

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