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Royston East & Carlton

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Barnsley / Royston East & Carlton

About

Royston East & Carlton is a residential area located in the northern part of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Local amenities include convenience stores, takeaways, and a few small parks, catering to the day-to-day needs of residents. The area is well-connected by road, with the A628 and A6135 providing links to nearby towns and Barnsley town centre.

Education is served by several primary schools, while secondary schools are accessible in neighbouring areas. The landscape is mostly urban, with some green spaces like Carlton Park offering recreational opportunities. Public transport options include bus routes connecting to Barnsley and surrounding areas. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with a focus on family living rather than commercial activity.

Area overview

On average Royston East & Carlton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Royston East & Carlton is £33,000 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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Royston East & Carlton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £415,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£272,500
Flats2£70,000
Semi-Detached27£170,000
Terraced27£120,000

10 years price trend in Royston East & Carlton

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.