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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 42 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
42
Deprivation level
3/10
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
20.05(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.02(-27%)
Public order
4.82(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.77(-56%)
Vehicle crime
3.47(-38%)
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 Black Caribbean (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 208 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 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
Detached91£349,995
Flats8£106,500
Semi-Detached55£235,000
Terraced54£192,500

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

S369NP

Manchester Road

S369QL

Hornthwaite Hill Road

S366AF

Bluebell Avenue

S366AH

Castle Lane

S366AZ

Dransfield Avenue

S366BB

Garside Buildings

S366FY

Eastfield Avenue

S366HP

Penistone West

S367WX

Penistone West

S369AR

Millcroft

S369FJ

Mortimer Road

S366DZ

Penistone West

S364TD

Brook Hill Lane

S366AT

Church View Road

S369AJ

Ecklands Croft

S369FA

Brockholes Lane

S369NG

Liley Lane

S366FZ

Clarel Close

S368AQ

Wellhouse Court

S366HN

Sheffield Road

S368AD

Barnsley Road

S369ED

Talbot Road

S369NU

Millhouse Lane

S369QE

Don Terrace

S369RU

Kensington Avenue

S366DN

Park Avenue

S369QF

Folly Lane

S369QH

High Bank

S369RE

Saville Lane

HD92RZ

Dunford Road

S364HH

Flouch

S366BH

Green Road

S366EU

Westgate

S366PH

Green Road

S367GE

Gunthwaite

S369FN

Hartcliff Nick

S369UX

Kirkhill Bank

S366DJ

Palmer Close

S366FG

Elmroyd Court

S368AS

White Hart Road

S368FN

Oxspring Road

S369QA

Bank House Lane

S364HD

Sledbrook Crescent

S366EL

Victoria Street

S369AH

Springfield Way

S369DB

Milner Avenue

S369FL

Nether House Lane

S366EJ

Vicarage Walk

S367GF

Huddersfield Road

S368GP

Wellfield Grove

S369DA

Joan Royd Lane

S369FP

Paw Hill Lane

S369RT

Balmoral Close

S369AL

Starling Bridge Way

S364AG

Penistone West

S366HA

Don Street

S366HW

Woodkirk Close

S368DH

Nook Lane

S369RA

Prospect

S366AP

Castle Street

S366BA

Fearns Buildings

S366BW

Lees Avenue

S366DQ

Cubley Brook Court

S366FU

Berrywell Avenue

S366UB

Barnside Close

S366UG

Grove Close

S368HN

Rydal Close

S369FR

Mortimer Road

S366FW

Sycamore Walk

S366NA

Market Street

S366TS

Penistone West

S367GJ

Wellthorne Lane

S368BH

Ailric Drive

S369FD

Fulshaw Lane

S369FE

Hartcliff Road

S369RD

Royd Moor Road

S366JB

Lairds Way

S369NX

Royd Avenue

S369PA

Whitley Road

HD92DE

Dunford Road

S366BL

The Green

S366DD

Mortimer Drive

S366EG

Unwin Crescent

S366GF

Dunstone Heights

S366HH

Sheffield Road

S369AP

Cubley Wood Close

S366EE

Chauntry Avenue

S366EN

Victoria Street

S369RN

Westfield Avenue

S366AN

Castle Lane

S366UJ

Briar Grove

S367GT

Ivy Bank Close

S369AN

Low Rocha Grove

S364HE

Pennine Edge

S364HN

Foxholes Grove

S366DE

Mortimer Road

S366EZ

Mears Close

S366FD

Cotefield Place

S367AG

Spicer House Lane

S367EX

Lakeside View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.