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Shafton & Upper Cudworth

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About

Shafton and Upper Cudworth sit to the east of Barnsley town within the borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire. The area developed around 19th- and 20th-century coal workings; remnants of that past survive in converted buildings and street patterns. Shafton Two Gates, a name carried into local road signs, records the turnpike toll gates that once stood on the main route through the parish. Upper Cudworth occupies higher ground above the original village core and retains a pattern of terraces alongside later housing estates laid out after the pits closed.

Day-to-day life centres on local shops, schools and sports pitches, with playing fields and allotments giving stretches of open ground between built-up streets. Footpaths and farm tracks link the settlements to surrounding farmland and to community greens. Regular bus services run to Barnsley town centre and beyond, and local roads provide access toward the M1 corridor. The area is used by people who work locally and by commuters, and long-standing community groups and clubs remain active in village halls and social venues.

Area overview

On average Shafton & Upper Cudworth has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shafton & Upper Cudworth is £37,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Shafton & Upper Cudworth: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Shafton & Upper Cudworth is home to around 6,120 people, with a population density of about 969.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shafton & Upper Cudworth Population
6,120
Population density
969.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.66(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.62(-23%)
Public order
6.86(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-29%)
Vehicle crime
4.58(-18%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,890
96.24%
Other White
114
1.86%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.25%
African
13
0.21%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
0.2%
Total population: 6,120

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,375
27.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,043
20.64%
Level 3 (A level)
825
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
757
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
534
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 5,053

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,028
37.88%
Owns with a mortgage
816
30.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
373
13.74%
Social rents from council
367
13.52%
Other social rented
61
2.25%
Total households: 2,714

Property prices in Shafton & Upper Cudworth

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Shafton & Upper Cudworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shafton & Upper Cudworth 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 Shafton & Upper Cudworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£255,000
Flats1£77,500
Semi-Detached40£165,000
Terraced12£135,000

10 years median price trend in Shafton & Upper Cudworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shafton & Upper Cudworth.

All postcodes in Shafton & Upper Cudworth

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The Green

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Silverstone Avenue

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High Street

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Queens Road

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Shafton Hall Drive

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Engine Lane

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Magnolia Close

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Cadwell Close

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Hodroyd Close

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Newington Avenue

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Hazledene Road

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Sidcop Road

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Queens Drive

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Turnberry Grove

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Horbury Road

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Northcroft

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North East

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Manor View

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Queens Drive

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Brierley Road

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Pontefract Road

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Royston Road

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Engine Lane Close

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Thruxton Close

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Henry Close

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Cherry Close

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Broomcliffe Gardens

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Rose Tree Court

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High Street

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Bleak Avenue

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Barnfold Place

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Poplar Avenue

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Weetshaw Close

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Beech Avenue

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Plumpton Park

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High Street

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Engine Lane

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Royston Road

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Holly Farm

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Manor Gardens

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The Dards

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Cudworth Parkway

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Montague Street

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Kings Road

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Sunningdale Drive

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Paddock Grove

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Pontefract Road

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Samuel Court

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Hawthorne Way

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Oak Tree Avenue

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Sherwood Way

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Park Avenue

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High Gate Way

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Granham Acre

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Shaw Lane

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Royston Road

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Pontefract Road

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Oulton Drive

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Sceptone Grove

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Dog Hill

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Ashwell Close

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The Green

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Royston Road

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Charles Street

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High Street

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Bleakley Close

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Pontefract Road

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Crowick House Drive

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George Street

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Wickstone Drive

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Scholars Gate

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Calvey Orchard

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High Street

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Millside

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Park Avenue

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Doghill Drive

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Long Cliffe Close

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Royston Road

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Beech Road

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Pontefract Road

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Bedale Walk

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Clifford Street

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Ash Mount

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Lindrick Close

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Brierley Road

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Princess Street

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Three Nooks Lane

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Belvedere Close

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Barnsley Road

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The Brickyard

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Sidcop Road

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Almond Avenue

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Gilder Way

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Crosby Street

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Pontefract Road

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Sidcop Road

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Cudworth

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Redthorne Way

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Hazeldene Crescent

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Birkdale Close

Data Sources

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