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Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne

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About

Silkstone, Hoylandswaine and Cawthorne form a rural area on the western edge of Barnsley, characterised by farmland, woodland and historic villages. The landscape is defined by gentle hills and stone walls, with the underlying geology of the Silkstone coal seam having shaped its past. Local roads connect scattered settlements, with agriculture remaining a visible part of the environment. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more urban centres to the east.

The villages each have their own character, with notable buildings including the Norman-era St. Leonard's Church in Cawthorne. The area is known for the Cannon Hall estate, a country house with extensive parkland and museums. Remnants of its industrial history can be seen in old mine buildings and the route of the former Silkstone Waggonway. This blend of agricultural land, estate grounds and historical layers defines the local scenery.

Area overview

On average Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne is £56,424 per year. There are 5 schools in Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne is home to around 6,088 people, with a population density of about 171.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne Population
6,088
Population density
171 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.77(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.86(-31%)
Burglary
4.6(-10%)
Vehicle crime
4.27(-24%)
Public order
4.11(-53%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,872
96.44%
Other White
65
1.07%
Irish
21
0.34%
Indian
17
0.28%
Other Asian
17
0.28%
Total population: 6,089

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,190
41.96%
Level 3 (A level)
826
15.83%
No qualifications
734
14.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
12.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
387
7.42%
Total 16+ residents: 5,219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,343
49.93%
Owns with a mortgage
849
31.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
231
8.59%
Social rents from council
152
5.65%
Other forms of private rent
53
1.97%
Total households: 2,690

Property prices in Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,950 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne 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 Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached46£470,248£3,333
Flats6£171,000£2,346
Semi-Detached18£251,250£3,302
Terraced15£177,000£2,521

10 years median price trend in Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne.

All postcodes in Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne

S754LR

High Street

S754PA

Ben Bank Road

S754EA

Woolstocks Lane

S754AA

Lane Head Road

S367AE

Netherfield Farm Close

S754AT

Bark House Lane

S754PD

Ben Bank Road

S367LE

Cawthorne View

S368BJ

Dunford Drive

S367JZ

Sycamore Lane

S754EW

Alexander Gardens

S754AR

Bark House Lane

S367RD

Royd Moor Road

S754LP

High Street

S754BQ

Upperfield Lane

S754HE

High Thorns

S754BJ

Church Lane

S754RJ

South Yorkshire Buildings

S754PY

Beacon Close

S754LG

Fall View

S367JX

Renald Lane

S754LF

Guest Lane

S754QT

Moor End Lane

S754NY

Vicarage Farm Court

S367LZ

Church Drive

S754LE

Fall Head Farm

S754QG

Beacon Hill

S367LJ

Hall Farm Grove

S367JD

Chappell Road

S754JY

Highfield Cottages

S367EZ

Huddersfield Road

S754HR

Darton Road

S754LZ

High Street

S754HG

Hill Top

S754PT

Cone Lane

S754FZ

A628

S754NX

Stainmore Close

S754BL

Church Lane

S754LH

Chapter Way

S754GQ

Stanhope Meadows

S368BG

Millhouse Road

S754AH

North Lanes

S754RA

Moor End Lane

S754EQ

South Lane

S754HQ

Taylor Hill

S754JZ

Silkstone Lane

S754JJ

High Street

S754SB

Black Horse Close

S754JE

Whinmoor Way

S754QN

Knabbs Lane

S368BD

Castle Garden Street

S367LH

Hillside Close

S754SX

Huskar Close

S754PG

Ben Bank Road

S754NB

Manor Park

S754LU

High Street

S368HU

Viewlands Close

S754RG

Moorland Place

S754QH

Beacon Court

S368GP

Wellfield Grove

S754DX

Silkstone Lane

S754PP

Hall Royd Lane

S754DP

Cawthorne Basin

S754LW

High Street

S754DZ

Woolstocks Lane

S754JF

Haw Court

S367JN

Hamper Lane

S368AT

Cruck Barn Road

S367JF

Crabtree Lane

S754AE

Lane Head Road

S754RN

Moorend Houses

S367LW

Church Lane

S754HF

New Close

S367LX

Church Heights

S367LP

Swaine Meadow

S754QQ

Nether Royd View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.