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About

Royston West sits on the northern edge of Barnsley, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing, with several green spaces and playing fields integrated throughout the layout.

A notable local feature is the Monk Bretton Priory ruins located just to the east, providing a historical counterpoint to the modern housing. The area is served by its own railway station, offering direct links into the centre of Barnsley and beyond.

Area overview

On average Royston West has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royston West is £45,042 per year. There are 3 schools in Royston West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Royston West is home to around 6,957 people, with a population density of about 1,557.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Royston West Population
6,957
Population density
1,557.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.5(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.11(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.92(+15%)
Public order
8.05(-9%)
Shoplifting
6.18(-29%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,690
96.12%
Other White
97
1.39%
Other Asian
24
0.34%
Chinese
22
0.32%
African
22
0.32%
Total population: 6,960

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,367
24.14%
No qualifications
1,312
23.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,040
18.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
865
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 5,662

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,030
34.19%
Owns outright
994
32.99%
Social rents from council
480
15.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
294
9.76%
Other social rented
106
3.52%
Total households: 3,013

Property prices in Royston West

Median price£190,500
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £291K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £190,500 (about £229 per square foot) in Royston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royston West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£300,000£265
Semi-Detached29£175,000£219
Flats2£115,000£159
Terraced16£112,500£125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Royston West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royston West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,475£118,500£114,475
2017£186,000£59,500£116,500£80,000
2018£192,250£47,500£127,500£90,000
2019£215,000£67,500£135,000£75,000
2020£233,475£47,500£140,000£85,000
2021£245,000£38,500£165,000£121,000
2022£272,995£172,000£120,000
2023£280,000£105,000£166,000£127,500
2024£270,000£110,000£180,000£121,000
2025£282,500£96,250£173,000£117,500
2026£295,000£115,000£175,000£105,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royston West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royston West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£162£137
2017£166£128£99
2018£184£168£108
2019£201£160£91
2020£212£180£106
2021£210£183£139
2022£264£221£142
2023£249£197£149
2024£247£227£134
2025£252£234£150
2026£266£211£117
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royston West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Royston West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Royston West

Is Royston West safe?

Royston West records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Royston West?

The median sale price in Royston West is £190,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Royston West?

Royston West has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Royston West?

Royston West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Royston West sits around rank 14,732 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Royston West?

The average household income in Royston West is around £45,042 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Royston West

S714EP

Station Road

S714FA

Orchard Grove

S714ER

Applehaigh Grove

S714GG

Oriel Drive

S714SQ

Manor Occupation Road

S714SD

Summer Lane

S714SJ

Berkeley Croft

S714RY

West Grove

S714JR

Jesmond Avenue

S714BF

Sycamore Court

S714QL

Army Row

S714HS

Chevet Rise

S714QP

Midland Road

S714SS

Petworth Croft

S714JZ

Doles Crescent

S714LN

West End Avenue

S714GH

Oriel Way

S714BL

Craven Close

S714GB

Berry Drive

S714LE

Croft Avenue

S714TD

Hardwick Close

S714LB

Doles Crescent

S714LX

White Wood Close

S714QQ

Summer View

S714HX

Ainsdale Road

S714LT

Parkhead Close

S714HE

Ainsdale Road

S714FP

Ruston Drive

S714QT

Midland Road

S714FZ

Old Royston Avenue

S714EY

Oakwood Avenue

S714ES

Well Hill Grove

S714HG

Station Road

S714RU

Little Westfields

S714PG

West Pinfold

S714HY

Summer Road

S714RD

High Street

S714ST

Boswell Close

S714RF

High Street

S714SH

Ashley Croft

S714LL

Manor Grove

S714EG

Haigh Moor Way

S714JY

Doles Crescent

S714HQ

Windmill Terrace

S714LG

Grange Road

S714SX

Strawberry Gardens

S714PW

Strawberry Gardens

S714PP

Autumn Close

S714RA

High Street

S714HU

Guildford Road

S714LR

West End Avenue

S714HT

Summer Lane

S714FF

Ashford Court

S714JQ

Wrelton Close

S714JS

Meadstead Drive

S714JT

Meadstead Drive

S714QS

Jack Close Orchard

S714GD

Hawthorn Way

S714HD

Newtown Avenue

S714HW

Summer Lane

S714EX

Oakwood Road

S714NL

Royston Lane

S714FB

Kent Close

S714FD

Lidgett Way

S714SG

Manor Occupation Road

S714FX

Shepherd Way

S714QG

Milgate Street

S714HN

Station Road

S714PT

Doles Avenue

S714HA

Oakwood Crescent

S714JL

Spruce Avenue

S714GP

Parish Green

S714LU

Firham Close

S714FQ

Arundel Gardens

S714RG

Henderson Glen

S714FE

Millers Croft

S714LD

Grange Road

S714FS

Wellfield Gardens

S714HP

Summer Lane

S714RW

High Street

S714JW

Hollycroft Avenue

S714QB

Warren Walk

S714NN

Kirkfield Way

S714JJ

Cropton Road

S714QZ

Church Street

S714PD

East Pinfold

S714EU

Station Road

S714RZ

Chevet View

S714TB

Orchard Drive

S714JE

Queensway

S714SZ

Buckingham Court

S714GE

Redhaw Road

S714SY

Bromfield Court

S714LH

Sycamore Drive

S714DB

North Road

S714HH

Birkdale Road

S714JH

Tanfield Close

S714QR

Chantry Grove

S714LW

West End Crescent

S714LY

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