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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

S714RX

Westfields

S713FF

Francus Royd

S714BQ

Elmbridge Close

S714HZ

Station Road

S714NU

Brownroyd Avenue

S714EN

Cutts Field View

S714HP

Summer Lane

S714JX

Doles Avenue

S714RY

West Grove

S714AB

Park View

S714LJ

Meadstead Drive

S713FE

Peterfoot Way

S714LU

Firham Close

S714NS

North Close

S714PX

Midland Road

S714RA

High Street

S714GE

Redhaw Road

S714RN

High Street

S714SQ

Manor Occupation Road

S714DR

Midland Road

S714FU

Meadstead Close

S714HA

Oakwood Crescent

S714LN

West End Avenue

S714PH

West Pinfold

S714BY

Midland Road

S714HN

Station Road

S714JA

Common Lane

S714JR

Jesmond Avenue

S714NW

Gooder Avenue

S714AH

Meadow Road

S714EU

Station Road

S714FW

Lineside Lane

S714GL

Railway Walk

S714QB

Warren Walk

S714HS

Chevet Rise

S714JB

Northlands

S714LA

Doles Crescent

S713EN

Avondale Drive

S714LZ

Cherry Close

S713JE

Carlton Road

S714EA

Robin Lane

S714GQ

Orchard Croft

S714DN

Midland Road

S714EP

Station Road

S714JG

Applehaigh View

S714SY

Bromfield Court

S714TB

Orchard Drive

S714AP

Cross Lane

S713EQ

Lime Grove

S713FG

Ruscombe Place

S714GH

Oriel Way

S714JY

Doles Crescent

S714NJ

Cherry Tree Grove

S714NN

Kirkfield Way

S714SN

Cleveden Way

S714BG

Lund Hill Lane

S714DG

West Street

S714EH

Winter Avenue

S714GG

Oriel Drive

S714JQ

Wrelton Close

S714LH

Sycamore Drive

S714LW

West End Crescent

S714ER

Applehaigh Grove

S714JF

Cedar Close

S714LR

West End Avenue

S714QQ

Summer View

S714SA

Chevet View

S714SH

Ashley Croft

S714SU

Strawberry Gardens

S714RW

High Street

S714FF

Ashford Court

S714PQ

Pinfold Lane

S714DS

The Avenue

S714DT

Coronation Avenue

S714HL

Ainsdale Close

S714HT

Summer Lane

S714JH

Tanfield Close

S714ED

Common Lane

S714GF

Maytree Close

S714HD

Newtown Avenue

S714AD

Park Avenue

S714AX

The Lilacs

S714EZ

Oakwood Road

S714JJ

Cropton Road

S714JU

Manor Drive

S714PP

Autumn Close

S714RT

Lee Lane

S714EG

Haigh Moor Way

S714FR

Galway Close

S714GJ

Parish Road

S714RL

Winmarith Court

S714FP

Ruston Drive

S714JP

Redwood Avenue

S713FB

Long Acre

S714AU

Caldervale

S714HR

Applehaigh View

S714LG

Grange Road

S714PU

Field View

S714QY

Vicarage Lane

S714SL

Buckingham Way

Data Sources

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