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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

S369RB

Rockside Road

S369RJ

Watering Place Road

S369YY

Penistone West

S366DT

St Marys Street

S366GG

Penistone West

S366GJ

Usker Close

S369NA

Birks Avenue

S369RY

Royd Moor Court

S366BX

Lyttleton Crescent

S366GD

High Field Knoll

S366GW

Pengeston Road

S366HY

Bridge Side

S369QG

The Green

S369QZ

New Smithy Avenue

S369RP

Windmill Lane

S366FB

Ladyshaw Crescent

S366GS

Westfield Grove

S366UE

Salters Way

S369RZ

Hornthwaite Close

S366AL

Castle Close

S366DG

New Chapel Avenue

S366HF

Sheffield Road

S367BX

Huddersfield Road

S366EB

Stottercliffe Road

S367AH

Bridge End

S367GU

Ivy Bank Close

S367QF

Folly Lane

S368BE

Castle Garden Street

S369NZ

West End Avenue

S369PR

Manchester Road

S369QP

Leapings Lane

S369RG

Tenter Hill

S364AF

Windle Edge

S366ER

Lyndhurst Bank

S366FS

Chapel Field Lane

S367RD

Royd Moor Road

S369FB

Brockholes Lane

S369PZ

Thurlstone Road

S369RX

Windsor Avenue

S366AA

Penistone West

S366AB

Back Lane

S366GX

Rud Broom Close

S368AR

White Hart Road

S369AB

Foxmill View

S369FS

Hartcliffe Hill Road

S369NQ

Manchester Road

S369PT

Manchester Road

HD97TF

Brown's Edge Road

S366AW

Lyttleton Court

S366LX

Lower Unwin Street

S369NB

Birks Lane

S369QY

Towngate

S366DY

Shrewsbury Road

S366GA

Wheatcroft Gardens

S368HL

Windermere Road

Data Sources

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