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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
74
Deprivation level
7/10
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
35.36(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.97(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.92(+17%)
Public order
8.48(-5%)
Shoplifting
8.34(-3%)
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

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Royston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Royston West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£291,250
Flats3£115,000
Semi-Detached21£180,000
Terraced13£115,000

10 years median price trend in Royston West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royston West.

All postcodes in Royston West

S714GB

Berry Drive

S714FS

Wellfield Gardens

S714FY

Shepherd Way

S714HG

Station Road

S714QG

Milgate Street

S714QL

Army Row

S714SP

Cranford Gardens

S714SX

Strawberry Gardens

S714GD

Hawthorn Way

S714HB

Newtown Avenue

S714HY

Summer Road

S714FX

Shepherd Way

S714LF

Grange Road

S714LY

The Firs

S714SJ

Berkeley Croft

S714SE

Summer Lane

S714HF

Newtown Avenue

S714RU

Little Westfields

S714FZ

Old Royston Avenue

S714PD

East Pinfold

S714RG

Henderson Glen

S714ES

Well Hill Grove

S714GN

Green View

S714SB

Back Lane West

S714FB

Kent Close

S714LX

White Wood Close

S714NA

Sitka Close

S714FQ

Arundel Gardens

S714PW

Strawberry Gardens

S714QP

Midland Road

S714BF

Sycamore Court

S714QT

Midland Road

S714HU

Guildford Road

S714LB

Doles Crescent

S714SD

Summer Lane

S714HJ

Ainsdale Road

S714FN

Melton Way

S714HX

Ainsdale Road

S714LT

Parkhead Close

S714QR

Chantry Grove

S714JS

Meadstead Drive

S714LE

Croft Avenue

S714SR

Hatfield Gardens

S714SS

Petworth Croft

S714TA

The Brambles

S714EB

Warren Walk

S714HQ

Windmill Terrace

S714JL

Spruce Avenue

S714PG

West Pinfold

S714TF

Cherry Tree Grove

S714EY

Oakwood Avenue

S714FT

Peartree Orchard

S714GP

Parish Green

S714QU

Church Street

S714RH

Hallcroft Rise

S714FD

Lidgett Way

S714FH

Wood Walk

S714NY

Meadstead Fold

S714LQ

West End Avenue

S714RX

Westfields

S714HZ

Station Road

S714EN

Cutts Field View

S714HP

Summer Lane

S714JX

Doles Avenue

S714RY

West Grove

S714LJ

Meadstead Drive

S714LU

Firham Close

S714RA

High Street

S714GE

Redhaw Road

S714RN

High Street

S714SQ

Manor Occupation Road

S714FU

Meadstead Close

S714HA

Oakwood Crescent

S714LN

West End Avenue

S714HN

Station Road

S714JA

Common Lane

S714JR

Jesmond Avenue

S714NW

Gooder Avenue

S714EU

Station Road

S714GL

Railway Walk

S714QB

Warren Walk

S714HS

Chevet Rise

S714JB

Northlands

S714LA

Doles Crescent

S714LZ

Cherry Close

S714EP

Station Road

S714JG

Applehaigh View

S714SY

Bromfield Court

S714TB

Orchard Drive

S714GH

Oriel Way

S714JY

Doles Crescent

S714NN

Kirkfield Way

S714SN

Cleveden Way

S714EH

Winter Avenue

S714GG

Oriel Drive

S714JQ

Wrelton Close

S714LH

Sycamore Drive

S714LW

West End Crescent

S714ER

Applehaigh Grove

S714JF

Cedar Close

Data Sources

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