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Royston East & Carlton

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About

Royston East & Carlton is a residential district situated in the northern part of the borough of Barnsley. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built in the mid-20th century, alongside local convenience shops and community facilities. It is bordered by open farmland and woodland to the north and east, providing a semi-rural edge.

A notable local feature is the large, man-made fishing lake known as Carlton Lake, which is a focal point for recreation. The area is served by several primary schools and is directly connected to the M1 motorway via Junction 38, offering direct transport links to Leeds and Wakefield.

Area overview

On average Royston East & Carlton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royston East & Carlton is £40,643 per year. There are 3 schools in Royston East & Carlton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Royston East & Carlton is home to around 5,923 people, with a population density of about 1,253.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Royston East & Carlton Population
5,923
Population density
1,253.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.56(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.73(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.79(+15%)
Shoplifting
8.1(-6%)
Other theft
7.94(+19%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,702
96.2%
Other White
95
1.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.34%
Chinese
15
0.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.24%
Total population: 5,927

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,273
26.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
974
20.23%
Level 3 (A level)
805
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
777
16.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
571
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 4,814

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
923
35.39%
Owns with a mortgage
770
29.52%
Social rents from council
374
14.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
357
13.69%
Other social rented
101
3.87%
Total households: 2,608

Property prices in Royston East & Carlton

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 in Royston East & Carlton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Royston East & Carlton 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 Royston East & Carlton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£272,500
Flats2£70,000
Semi-Detached21£170,000
Terraced26£115,500

10 years median price trend in Royston East & Carlton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royston East & Carlton.

All postcodes in Royston East & Carlton

S713JJ

Wood Lane

S714DS

The Avenue

S714DT

Coronation Avenue

S713HH

Shaw Lane

S714AD

Park Avenue

S714AX

The Lilacs

S713JB

Carlton Road

S713JN

Grays Road

S713ET

Cronkhill Lane

S713FB

Long Acre

S714AU

Caldervale

S714PU

Field View

S714QY

Vicarage Lane

S713JQ

Wood Lane

S714NH

Church Hill

S714PR

Broomfield Mews

S713PQ

Industry Road

S713FD

Ouson Gardens

S713HZ

Springbank Close

S713RP

Rectory Close

S714PJ

Kirk Cross Crescent

S714QF

Milgate Street

S713EG

Ivy Farm Close

S713HX

Carlton Road

S714AT

Cross Lane

S713LQ

Southfield Cottages

S714AR

Cross Lane

S713FU

Spring Farm Court

S714AJ

Meadow Road

S714AS

Calder Avenue

S714BJ

Bisley Close

S714BT

Calder Close

S714DQ

North Road

S714QD

Empire Terrace

S713JP

Briggs Street

S713FP

Spring Grove

S714AN

East End Crescent

S713EJ

Lynwood Drive

S713EX

Spring Lane

S713HB

Manor Street

S714AF

Park View

S714AG

Church Hill

S714DL

Meadow Crescent

S714NR

Kirkfield Way

S714PL

Royston Lane

S714TE

Park Close

S713TE

Albion Road

S714QJ

Midland Road

S713ES

Lynwood Drive

S713GN

Middlewoods Way

S714BB

Lund Hill Lane

S714DX

Poplar Terrace

S713BY

Wharncliffe Court

S713EW

Royston Lane

S713HW

Carlton Industrial Estate

S713JS

Bramah Street

S713RW

Highgrove Court

S714AE

Park Crescent

S714BP

Midland Road

S713HE

Fish Dam Lane

S714NX

Royston Lane

S714DU

Back Poplar Terrace

S713FH

Lambecroft

S713HY

Carlton Road

S714AZ

Midland Road

S714BD

Lund Hill Lane

S713HT

Carlton Road

Data Sources

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