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Penistone

About

Penistone is a market town in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, located near the border with West Yorkshire. The area is known for its rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. Penistone has a historic market charter dating back to the 17th century, and its weekly market remains a key feature of the town. The town centre includes a mix of independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs, serving both locals and visitors.

The area offers access to outdoor activities, with the Trans Pennine Trail passing through Penistone, providing routes for walking and cycling. The town has good transport links, including a railway station connecting it to Sheffield and Huddersfield. Local schools and community facilities cater to residents, while events like the Penistone Show highlight its agricultural heritage. The blend of countryside and small-town amenities makes it a practical choice for those seeking a quieter lifestyle within reach of larger cities.

Area overview

On average Penistone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Penistone is £44,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Penistone: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Penistone

S366BH

Green Road

S369QH

High Bank Lane

S366DN

Back Lane

S366EU

Westgate

S366PH

Green Road

S369FN

Hartcliff Nick

S369UX

Kirkhill Bank

S368FN

Oxspring Road

S366DJ

Palmer Close

S366EJ

Lees Avenue

S366FG

Penistone

S369DA

Joan Royd Lane

S369QA

Bank House Lane

S369RT

Balmoral Close

S368DH

Nook Lane

S366EL

Dransfield Avenue

S366HA

Don Street

S366HW

Woodkirk Close

S369AH

Springfield Way

S369AL

Starling Bridge Way

S369DB

Brockholes Lane

S369RA

Leapings Lane

S366TS

Penistone

S366DQ

Penistone

S366AP

Castle Lane

S366BA

Back Lane

S366BW

Lees Avenue

S366FU

Berrywell Avenue

S366FW

Sycamore Walk

S366NA

Penistone

S366UB

Barnside Close

S366UG

Grove Close

S368HN

Barnsley Road

S369FR

Mortimer Road

S369RD

Royd Moor Road

S369AP

Cubley Wood Close

S366BL

Green Road

S366DD

Mortimer Drive

S366EG

Unwin Crescent

S366GF

Wheatcroft Gardens

S366HH

Queen Street

S366JB

Lairds Way

S369NX

Royd Avenue

S366AN

Castle Lane

S366EE

Chauntry Avenue

S366EN

Vicarage Walk

S366UJ

Briar Grove

S369AN

Birks Avenue

S369RN

Royd Moor Road

S366AQ

Chapel Lane

S366BE

Chauntry Avenue

S366DE

Mortimer Road

S366EZ

Mears Close

S366FD

Cotefield Place

S369AG

Cubley Wood Way

S369EG

Bent Street

S369QJ

Hartcliffe Lane

S369QR

Manchester Road

S369QT

High Bank Lane

S366BS

High Street

S366EW

Victoria Street

S366FN

Heathercliffe Way

S366GZ

Waterhall View

S366HZ

Clough Head

S368EQ

Water Hall Lane

S368HQ

Coniston Close

S369QD

Penistone

S369RQ

Matthew Gap

S366AG

Bosville Street

S366BQ

Hartcliff Avenue

S366FP

Penistone

S366HQ

Penistone

S366UH

Callis Way

S369AX

Cubley Rise Road

S366DL

Boggard Lane

S366HE

Green Road

S369FG

Manchester Road

S366BT

Hodgkinson Avenue

S366EP

Ward Street

S366GR

Clarel Street

S369NE

Barnsley Road

S366BN

Hackings Avenue

S366FR

Chapelfield View

S366HT

Shackleton View

S366LQ

Bluebell Avenue

S369EF

Thurlstone Road

S369NJ

Hoyland Close

S369NS

Manchester Road

S369RR

Work Bank Lane

S369RW

Sandringham Close

S368EE

Nook Lane

S366AS

Church View Crescent

S366DB

Dalby Croft

S366FH

Mossley Place

S366GU

Hall Gate

S366HD

Queen Street

S366AE

Bent Street

S366FA

Penistone

S366GP

Chapelfield View

S366HG

Penistone