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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

S368AT

Cruck Barn Road

S369AG

New Chapel Road

S369QT

Manchester Road

HD97TA

Penistone West

S366AQ

Chapel Lane

S366BE

Green Road

S367AE

Netherfield Farm Close

S369EG

Wood View Grange

S369NW

New Royd

S369QJ

Hillside

S369QR

Manchester Road

S368EQ

Water Hall Lane

S368BG

Millhouse Road

S366FN

Heathercliff Way

S368HQ

Coniston Close

S366BS

High Street

S366EW

Wilson Avenue

S366GZ

Water Hall View

S366HZ

Harden Close

S368BD

Castle Garden Street

S369QD

Coldwells Fold

S366BQ

Hartcliff Avenue

S366FP

Wentworth Court

S366UH

Callis Way

S367AA

Netherfield

S367GR

Broadstone Road

S368BB

Farmstead Drive

HD92TE

Flight Hill

S369RQ

Matthew Gap

S364TE

Don View

S366AG

Bosville Street

S368HW

Wellhouse Way

S369AX

Cubley Rise Road

S366DL

Park Avenue

S366HE

Sheffield Road

S367GL

Ings Way

S369FG

Manchester Road

S367GQ

Rosemead

S369FH

Mossley Road

S366EP

Ward Street

S366GR

Clarel Street

S369NE

Croft Drive

S366BT

Hodgkinson Avenue

S367AD

Kings Court

S367GS

Summerford

S369SA

Copperas Close

S364GY

Waters Edge

S366BN

Hackings Avenue

S366LQ

Bluebell Avenue

S369EF

Thurlstone Road

S366FR

Chapel Field Walk

S366HT

Shackleton View

S368ER

Wellhouse Lane

S369NJ

Hoyland Close

S369NS

Manchester Road

S369RR

Work Bank Lane

S369RW

Sandringham Close

S366AS

Church View Crescent

S366FH

Mossley Place

S366HD

Queen Street

S364AA

Flouch Mews

S366DB

Green Acres

S366GU

Keats Grove

S367GG

South View Fold

S368EE

Nook Lane

S366AE

Bent Street

S366HG

Sheffield Road

S368AE

Barnsley Road

S368AX

Hill Farm Gardens

S369NT

Middlecliffe Lane

S369PS

Manchester Road

S369RS

New Smithy Drive

S366FA

Sawmill Court

S366GP

Chapelfield View

S367AJ

Mews Court

S367GN

Summer Ford Croft

S368BF

Thurlstone Moor Avenue

S369LL

Penistone West

S369QQ

Manchester Road

S364HF

Furnace Cottages

S364HG

Penistone West

S368HP

Grasmere Close

S366AD

Armitage Buildings

S366EY

Ashfield Close

S368BJ

Dunford Drive

S369AS

New Chapel Street

S369DU

Saunderson Road

S369LS

Manchester Road

S366HJ

Sheffield Road

S369QW

Manchester Road

HD97TG

Grime Lane

HD97TW

Lower Maythorn Lane

S364TG

Townhead

S366FX

Wood End Avenue

S366HB

Knowles Street

HD88YF

Birdsnest Lane

S366AJ

Bridge Street

S366BF

Westacre

S366BR

High Street

S366GY

Tennyson Close

Data Sources

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