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About

Royston ward encompasses a largely residential area in the northern part of the Barnsley borough. It includes the distinct communities of Royston itself and Carlton, alongside Monk Bretton to the south. The landscape is characterised by green spaces like Royston Park and the Monk Bretton Priory grounds, which provide local recreational areas. Housing is primarily composed of terraced and semi-detached homes, with some modern developments.

The ward's history is closely linked to coal mining, with Monk Bretton Colliery having been a major local employer. This industrial past is reflected in the community's character and some remaining architectural features. A notable local landmark is the substantial, ruined gatehouse of the 12th-century Monk Bretton Priory, standing within a public park. The area is served by several local schools and shops along Doncaster Road, which forms a central thoroughfare.

Area overview

On average Royston has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royston is £43,361 per year. There are 4 schools in Royston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Royston is home to around 11,354 people, with a population density of about 1,641.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Royston Population
11,354
Population density
1,641.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.98(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.31(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.92(+27%)
Public order
9.51(+8%)
Shoplifting
8.9(+2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,941
96.36%
Other White
152
1.34%
Chinese
34
0.3%
Other Asian
31
0.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.26%
Total population: 11,354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,236
24.28%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,060
22.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,626
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,458
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,012
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 9,210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,692
34.44%
Owns with a mortgage
1,593
32.42%
Social rents from council
732
14.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
537
10.93%
Other social rented
189
3.85%
Total households: 4,913

Property prices in Royston

Median price£188,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £276K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Royston 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£300,000£265
Semi-Detached41£180,000£224
Flats2£115,000£159
Terraced36£115,000£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Royston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188,475£103,000£100,500
2017£180,000£59,500£112,000£73,500
2018£190,000£47,500£116,000£83,000
2019£212,500£67,500£121,250£73,500
2020£224,998£47,500£133,000£88,500
2021£240,000£38,500£145,000£105,000
2022£271,498£170,000£110,000
2023£268,750£105,000£160,500£111,200
2024£270,000£110,000£170,000£114,000
2025£280,000£77,500£171,500£120,000
2026£295,000£115,000£180,000£105,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£145£120
2017£163£130£85
2018£184£139£106
2019£198£153£86
2020£211£166£96
2021£207£178£122
2022£260£198£133
2023£250£188£146
2024£238£212£124
2025£250£217£130
2026£268£212£125
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Royston 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Royston ward.

Local councillors

Caroline Makinson

Royston - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Royston

Is Royston safe?

Royston records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Royston?

The median sale price in Royston is £188,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Royston?

Royston has 4 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Royston?

Royston scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Royston sits around rank 11,925 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?

The average household income in Royston is around £43,361 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Royston?

Royston is represented by 1 elected councillor: Caroline Makinson (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Royston

S714RU

Little Westfields

S714HN

Station Road

S714BH

Godley Close

S714DR

Midland Road

S714FW

Lineside Lane

S714SY

Bromfield Court

S714RW

High Street

S714QQ

Summer View

S714BU

Royston

S714DU

Back Poplar Terrace

S714FB

Kent Close

S714JX

Doles Avenue

S714GF

Maytree Close

S714SS

Petworth Croft

S714PD

East Pinfold

S714EN

Cutts Field View

S714FA

Orchard Grove

S714HW

Summer Lane

S714PF

South Drive

S714FE

Millers Croft

S714NE

St Johns Walk

S714PG

West Pinfold

S714EJ

Warren Close

S714NQ

Church Hill

S714EH

Winter Avenue

S714JG

Applehaigh View

S714TD

Hardwick Close

S714TF

Cherry Tree Grove

S713EJ

Lynwood Drive

S714RQ

The Pastures

S714GJ

Parish Road

S714NL

Royston Lane

S714LJ

Meadstead Drive

S714HB

Newtown Avenue

S714NG

Church Hill

S714FN

Melton Way

S714HG

Station Road

S714AL

Meadow Court

S714QP

Midland Road

S714FY

Shepherd Way

S713EP

Royston Lane

S714AN

East End Crescent

S714GQ

Orchard Croft

S714LT

Parkhead Close

S714BG

Lund Hill Lane

S714EA

Robin Lane

S713JQ

Wood Lane

S714JS

Meadstead Drive

S714EW

Station Road

S714HR

Applehaigh View

S714HP

Summer Lane

S714ED

Common Lane

S714DX

Poplar Terrace

S714LR

West End Avenue

S714RE

Railway Court

S714AP

Cross Lane

S714NB

Linburn Close

S714RX

Westfields

S714EB

Warren Walk

S714LF

Grange Road

S714GA

Old Royston Avenue

S714PU

Field View

S714QF

Milgate Street

S714AX

The Lilacs

S714DF

West Avenue

S714JA

Common Lane

S714QH

Rowland Street

S714JU

Manor Drive

S714SL

Buckingham Way

S714PT

Doles Avenue

S714BF

Sycamore Court

S714QX

Lane Cottages

S713ES

Lynwood Drive

S714DP

Alfred Street

S714RA

High Street

S714SF

Haigh Croft

S714PQ

Pinfold Lane

S714DS

The Avenue

S714SD

Summer Lane

S714PZ

Filey Avenue

S714QS

Jack Close Orchard

S713EL

Woodroyd Close

S714AT

Cross Lane

S714QN

Midland Road

S714NX

Royston Lane

S714FU

Meadstead Close

S714EY

Oakwood Avenue

S714HU

Guildford Road

S714RD

High Street

S714ND

Midland Road

S714AG

Church Hill

S714DQ

North Road

S714FQ

Arundel Gardens

S714BW

Pools Lane

S714QR

Chantry Grove

S714HA

Oakwood Crescent

S713FG

Ruscombe Place

S714NY

Meadstead Fold

S714NP

Fearnville Grove

S714BB

Lund Hill Lane