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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70 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
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

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 in Royston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £450,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royston West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached37£300,000£2,853
Flats3£115,000£1,716
Semi-Detached29£175,000£2,279
Terraced13£115,000£1,618

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

S714QX

Lane Cottages

S714HR

Applehaigh View

S714HL

Ainsdale Close

S714FN

Melton Way

S714LJ

Meadstead Drive

S714RS

High Street

S714JB

Northlands

S714ED

Common Lane

S714GN

Green View

S714NA

Sitka Close

S714QN

Midland Road

S714EB

Warren Walk

S714GL

Railway Walk

S714LS

High View

S714FT

Peartree Orchard

S714SW

Kingsland Court

S714NY

Meadstead Fold

S714LZ

Cherry Close

S714FL

Jubilee Gardens

S714GA

Old Royston Avenue

S714RN

High Street

S714RL

Winmarith Court

S714LA

Doles Crescent

S714TF

Cherry Tree Grove

S714EW

Station Road

S714SP

Cranford Gardens

S714QW

Midland Road

S714FH

Wood Walk

S714JA

Common Lane

S714EZ

Oakwood Road

S714HZ

Station Road

S714EN

Cutts Field View

S714RQ

The Pastures

S714LQ

West End Avenue

S714TA

The Brambles

S714HB

Newtown Avenue

S714RX

Westfields

S714FY

Shepherd Way

S714SU

Strawberry Gardens

S714GJ

Parish Road

S714QH

Rowland Street

S714JU

Manor Drive

S714EH

Winter Avenue

S714RT

Lee Lane

S714SL

Buckingham Way

S714EJ

Warren Close

S714GF

Maytree Close

S714NW

Gooder Avenue

S714JF

Cedar Close

S714NB

Linburn Close

S714ET

Station Road

S714JX

Doles Avenue

S714RR

High Street

S714FU

Meadstead Close

S714RE

Railway Court

S714SN

Cleveden Way

S714FR

Galway Close

S714LF

Grange Road

S714SR

Hatfield Gardens

S714SA

Chevet View

S714FG

Monkton Way

S714JD

Common Lane

S714QU

Church Street

S714RH

Hallcroft Rise

S714SB

Back Lane West

S714HJ

Ainsdale Road

S714RB

New Street

S714HF

Newtown Avenue

S714JP

Redwood Avenue

S714SF

Haigh Croft

S714EL

Skye Croft

S714JG

Applehaigh View

S714SE

Summer Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.