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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 moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
92
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
44.39(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.87(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.19(+32%)
Shoplifting
9.34(+8%)
Public order
8.9(-1%)
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

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Royston 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£281,250
Flats4£96,250
Semi-Detached37£170,000
Terraced29£110,000

10 years median price trend in Royston

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

All postcodes in Royston

S714GB

Berry Drive

S714FS

Wellfield Gardens

S714FY

Shepherd Way

S714HG

Station Road

S714QG

Milgate Street

S714QL

Army Row

S714SP

Cranford Gardens

S714SX

Strawberry Gardens

S713HN

Eastmoor Grove

S714BU

Royston

S714GD

Hawthorn Way

S714HB

Newtown Avenue

S714HY

Summer Road

S714PE

Central Drive

S714BS

Upper Lunns Close

S714BX

Dove Hill

S714DW

Midland Road

S714FX

Shepherd Way

S714DE

North Road

S714LF

Grange Road

S714LY

The Firs

S714SJ

Berkeley Croft

S713EP

Royston Lane

S714AQ

Church Hill

S714DA

First Avenue

S714SE

Summer Lane

S714HF

Newtown Avenue

S714NE

St Johns Walk

S714PF

South Drive

S714QA

Victoria Road

S714RU

Little Westfields

S714FJ

Low Croft

S714FZ

Old Royston Avenue

S714PD

East Pinfold

S714RG

Henderson Glen

S714DH

Godley Street

S714ES

Well Hill Grove

S714GN

Green View

S714SB

Back Lane West

S714BA

Station Terrace

S714DJ

Low Croft

S714FB

Kent Close

S714JN

The Green

S714LX

White Wood Close

S714NA

Sitka Close

S713EL

Woodroyd Close

S714FQ

Arundel Gardens

S714PW

Strawberry Gardens

S714QP

Midland Road

S714BF

Sycamore Court

S714BZ

Midland Road

S714NF

Plantation Avenue

S714NQ

Church Hill

S714PZ

Filey Avenue

S714QT

Midland Road

S714HU

Guildford Road

S714LB

Doles Crescent

S714ND

Midland Road

S714SD

Summer Lane

S713ER

Woodroyd Avenue

S714AA

Park View

S714AY

Midland Road

S714HJ

Ainsdale Road

S714BH

Godley Close

S714FN

Melton Way

S714HX

Ainsdale Road

S714LT

Parkhead Close

S714NG

Church Hill

S714NP

Fearnville Grove

S714PB

East Pinfold

S714QR

Chantry Grove

S714DF

West Avenue

S714JS

Meadstead Drive

S714LE

Croft Avenue

S714SR

Hatfield Gardens

S714SS

Petworth Croft

S714TA

The Brambles

S714DY

Jubilee Gardens

S714DZ

Jubilee Gardens

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

S714AL

Meadow Court

S714BW

Pools Lane

S714FD

Lidgett Way

S714FH

Wood Walk

S714NT

South Close

S714NY

Meadstead Fold

S714PA

Kirk Cross Crescent

S714QE

Ivy Cottages

S714AW

East End Crescent

S714DP

Alfred Street

S714LQ

West End Avenue

Data Sources

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