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About

St Helens ward lies in the northern part of Barnsley, primarily encompassing the residential areas of Athersley and New Lodge. The layout is characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities are centred around a few main roads, providing essential shops and services. The ward contains several green spaces and playing fields, offering recreational areas for residents.

The topography includes gentle slopes, with some streets offering views across the surrounding landscape. Community facilities include a local health centre and primary schools. A notable local feature is the enduring presence of the former Monk Bretton Priory grounds nearby, which influences some of the older street names and provides a historical context to the area's development.

Area overview

On average St Helens has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Helens is £36,108 per year. There are 7 schools in St Helens: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Helens is home to around 10,991 people, with a population density of about 2,430.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Helens Population
10,991
Population density
2,430.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
90.26(+104%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.66(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.2(+193%)
Shoplifting
24.75(+183%)
Public order
19.38(+119%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,122
92.1%
Other White
413
3.76%
African
97
0.88%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
48
0.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
43
0.39%
Total population: 10,990

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,788
32.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,343
15.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,323
15.4%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,319
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,053
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 8,593

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,664
35.44%
Owns outright
1,133
24.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,091
23.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
389
8.29%
Other social rented
297
6.33%
Total households: 4,695

Property prices in St Helens

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 in St Helens area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,750 up to £315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Helens 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 St Helens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£245,000£2,757
Semi-Detached52£163,750£2,051
Terraced17£145,000£1,981

10 years median price trend in St Helens

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

All postcodes in St Helens

S712GH

Carlton Court

S711SJ

Murdoch Place

S711XE

Ledbury Road

S711NH

Wakefield Road

S713NB

Lindhurst Road

S713AZ

Strelley Road

S713PX

Monsal Crescent

S713TF

Warsop Close

S713RJ

Blackheath Close

S713BT

Newstead Road

S711XA

Rotherham Road

S713QH

Chatsworth Road

S713SP

Peak Road

S713LT

Wakefield Road

S713TY

Laithes Lane

S713ST

Matlock Road

S711NZ

Primrose Bank

S713RQ

Derwent Close

S712GJ

Bretton Way

S712BG

Carlton Road

S713QF

Darley Avenue

S713BP

Sheerien Close

S711SP

Standhill Crescent

S713FA

Laithes Close

S711RG

Thorne Close

S713QT

Derwent Road

S713SD

Bakewell Road

S713TX

Wakefield Road

S712BL

Carlton Road

S713NS

Carr Furlong

S713RX

Highfield Avenue

S713QW

Chatsworth Road

S711TQ

Newland Road

S711RZ

Beverley Close

S713LY

Newstead Road

S713SN

Buxton Road

S711SF

New Lodge Crescent

S713FS

Blossom View

S713LJ

Industry Road

S711SR

Elland Close

S713BJ

Edwins Close

S713SZ

Cromford Avenue

S711RR

Wakefield Road

S711SH

New Lodge Crescent

S713GN

Middlewoods Way

S711SB

Wensley Road

S713QA

Dale Close

S713SE

Athersley Road

S713NR

Warsop Road

S713TG

Barkston Road

S712BW

Aldbury Close

S713RF

Baslow Road

S713RL

Totley Close

S713RB

Blackheath Road

S713DP

Ollerton Road

S713PW

Wingfield Road

S713SJ

Bamford Avenue

S713NY

Chilwell Mews

S713BA

Bellbank Way

S713AQ

Laithes Lane

S713RZ

Highfield Avenue

S713QB

Ashbourne Road

S711TA

Selby Road

S713DF

Lindhurst Road

S713RG

Baslow Road

S713DT

Ollerton Road

S713SX

Cromford Avenue

S711UH

Carlton Road

S713QP

Chatsworth Road

S713SY

Cromford Avenue

S713LX

Newstead Road

S713AH

Laithes Lane

S713EF

Rufford Avenue

S711RH

St Helens

S713PS

Wingfield Road

S713QZ

Hardwick Crescent

S713TT

Park Avenue

S713BH

Edwins Close

S713DR

Ollerton Road

S713FQ

Tawny Street

S711PA

Wakefield Road

S711RF

Hatfield Close

S713TS

Regent Crescent

S711SN

New Lodge Crescent

S713TP

Wakefield Road

S713RT

Athersley Road

S713DX

Radcliffe Road

S713SW

Crich Avenue

S713BG

Forest Road

S711SY

Marston Crescent

S713QJ

Chatsworth Road

S713NX

Chilwell Gardens

S711TJ

Wensley Road

S713ND

Bramcote Avenue

S713NQ

Sheerien Close

S713PR

Wingfield Road

S711XG

Rotherham Road

S711TF

New Lodge Crescent

S713ED

Kirkby Avenue

S712AY

St Helens Boulevard

Data Sources

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