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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

S369LS

Manchester Road

S367GL

Ings Way

S369QW

Manchester Road

S366LR

Ward Street

S366HL

Penistone West

HD92TE

Flight Hill

S366DF

Springvale Grove

S366GL

Gardener Close

S366AU

Clarel Street

S369ND

Catshaw Lane

S369QN

Ingbirchworth Road

S369FQ

Fulshaw Lane

S366DD

Mortimer Drive

S369RH

Towngate

S364AD

Bents Road

S368ER

Wellhouse Lane

S369RR

Work Bank Lane

S366LQ

Bluebell Avenue

S368DH

Nook Lane

S368AQ

Wellhouse Court

S368HN

Rydal Close

S366GZ

Water Hall View

S369DU

Saunderson Road

S368BB

Farmstead Drive

S366EL

Victoria Street

S367AF

Spicer House Lane

S369AN

Low Rocha Grove

S366UA

Clough Head

S366GA

Wheatcroft Gardens

S366GW

Pengeston Road

S366AP

Castle Street

S369DF

Mortimer Road

S369RS

New Smithy Drive

S369AT

Brookland Way

S368AE

Barnsley Road

S366GH

Belmont Drive

S366TS

Penistone West

S369RD

Royd Moor Road

S366AH

Castle Lane

S367WX

Penistone West

S366UH

Callis Way

S369QB

Chapel View

S367EX

Lakeside View

S369AP

Cubley Wood Close

S369FN

Hartcliff Nick

S366AS

Church View Crescent

S369FH

Mossley Road

S368FN

Oxspring Road

S366BN

Hackings Avenue

S366HA

Don Street

S367GJ

Wellthorne Lane

S366BX

Lyttleton Crescent

S367AG

Spicer House Lane

S366GR

Clarel Street

S366FA

Sawmill Court

Data Sources

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