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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 88 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
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

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Royston 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached50£300,000£2,852
Flats4£115,000£1,716
Semi-Detached44£180,000£2,466
Terraced31£117,500£1,532

10 years median price trend in Royston

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

All postcodes in Royston

S714RG

Henderson Glen

S713RP

Rectory Close

S714LL

Manor Grove

S714SQ

Manor Occupation Road

S714EP

Station Road

S714ER

Applehaigh Grove

S714FZ

Old Royston Avenue

S714JZ

Doles Crescent

S714NU

Brownroyd Avenue

S714ET

Station Road

S714JY

Doles Crescent

S714NR

Kirkfield Way

S714ES

Well Hill Grove

S714RN

High Street

S714GE

Redhaw Road

S714RT

Lee Lane

S714PL

Royston Lane

S714PW

Strawberry Gardens

S714AU

Caldervale

S714JT

Meadstead Drive

S714LD

Grange Road

S714FJ

Low Croft

S714DA

First Avenue

S714JF

Cedar Close

S714PA

Kirk Cross Crescent

S714FP

Ruston Drive

S714PH

West Pinfold

S714QE

Ivy Cottages

S714LH

Sycamore Drive

S714HY

Summer Road

S714FD

Lidgett Way

S714AB

Park View

S714AJ

Meadow Road

S714DB

North Road

S714QB

Warren Walk

S714JW

Hollycroft Avenue

S714JH

Tanfield Close

S713FF

Francus Royd

S714NW

Gooder Avenue

S714GB

Berry Drive

S714NJ

Cherry Tree Grove

S714LB

Doles Crescent

S714BY

Midland Road

S714BS

Upper Lunns Close

S714GD

Hawthorn Way

S713EQ

Lime Grove

S714TB

Orchard Drive

S714NF

Plantation Avenue

S714GL

Railway Walk

S714AH

Meadow Road

S714DJ

Low Croft

S714LS

High View

S714BL

Craven Close

S714HD

Newtown Avenue

S714FG

Monkton Way

S714GN

Green View

S714FR

Galway Close

S714GP

Parish Green

S714NA

Sitka Close

S714HE

Ainsdale Road

S714SE

Summer Lane

S714SB

Back Lane West

S714DG

West Street

S714SZ

Buckingham Court

S714PE

Central Drive

S714LW

West End Crescent

S713FE

Peterfoot Way

S714SU

Strawberry Gardens

S714SW

Kingsland Court

S714AZ

Midland Road

S714SN

Cleveden Way

S714AW

East End Crescent

S714NH

Church Hill

S714LE

Croft Avenue

S714NT

South Close

S714JE

Queensway

S714SX

Strawberry Gardens

S713FB

Long Acre

S714LX

White Wood Close

S714FS

Wellfield Gardens

S714JB

Northlands

S714AQ

Church Hill

S714PJ

Kirk Cross Crescent

S714DW

Midland Road

S714QA

Victoria Road

S714EG

Haigh Moor Way

S714JN

The Green

S713HN

Eastmoor Grove

S714ST

Boswell Close

S714SH

Ashley Croft

S714QZ

Church Street

S714RB

New Street

S714AR

Cross Lane

S714HH

Birkdale Road

S714QY

Vicarage Lane

S714QG

Milgate Street

S713ER

Woodroyd Avenue

S714JR

Jesmond Avenue

S714QL

Army Row

S714BA

Station Terrace

Data Sources

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