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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

S714LY

The Firs

S714TA

The Brambles

S714DE

North Road

S714TE

Park Close

S714BD

Lund Hill Lane

S714EU

Station Road

S714JD

Common Lane

S714PR

Broomfield Mews

S714BJ

Bisley Close

S714LN

West End Avenue

S714FH

Wood Walk

S714HQ

Windmill Terrace

S714BZ

Midland Road

S714HZ

Station Road

S714EZ

Oakwood Road

S713EN

Avondale Drive

S714PB

East Pinfold

S714DH

Godley Street

S714BT

Calder Close

S714SP

Cranford Gardens

S714AY

Midland Road

S714QJ

Midland Road

S714AE

Park Crescent

S714DL

Meadow Crescent

S714GH

Oriel Way

S714DN

Midland Road

S714LU

Firham Close

S714LQ

West End Avenue

S714EX

Oakwood Road

S714RR

High Street

S714FF

Ashford Court

S714NN

Kirkfield Way

S714HX

Ainsdale Road

S714AA

Park View

S714JL

Spruce Avenue

S714AF

Park View

S714HL

Ainsdale Close

S714QW

Midland Road

S714HF

Newtown Avenue

S714BP

Midland Road

S714AS

Calder Avenue

S714DZ

Jubilee Gardens

S714EL

Skye Croft

S714PX

Midland Road

S714JJ

Cropton Road

S714JP

Redwood Avenue

S713FD

Ouson Gardens

S714PP

Autumn Close

S714NS

North Close

S714FT

Peartree Orchard

S714LA

Doles Crescent

S713FH

Lambecroft

S714HT

Summer Lane

S714LG

Grange Road

S714JQ

Wrelton Close

S714AD

Park Avenue

S714SR

Hatfield Gardens

S714RF

High Street

S714QT

Midland Road

S714RY

West Grove

S714FX

Shepherd Way

S714BX

Dove Hill

S714RS

High Street

S714QD

Empire Terrace

S714RL

Winmarith Court

S714FL

Jubilee Gardens

S714BQ

Elmbridge Close

S714DT

Coronation Avenue

S714LZ

Cherry Close

S714RH

Hallcroft Rise

S714GG

Oriel Drive

S714QU

Church Street

S714HS

Chevet Rise

S714DY

Jubilee Gardens

S714SJ

Berkeley Croft

S714SG

Manor Occupation Road

S713JE

Carlton Road

S714HJ

Ainsdale Road

S714SA

Chevet View

S714RZ

Chevet View

Data Sources

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