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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 194 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
194
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
89.07(+105%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.21(+119%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.84(+217%)
Shoplifting
24.84(+188%)
Public order
20.2(+125%)
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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in St Helens area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,750 up to £230,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Helens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£215,000
Semi-Detached44£156,500
Terraced19£134,000

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

S713FW

St Helens

S713AD

Laithes Lane

S713QB

Ashbourne Road

S711XD

Kingsley Close

S713RT

Athersley Road

S713QA

Dale Close

S713NA

Newstead Road

S713QX

Hardwick Crescent

S713SP

Peak Road

S711SS

Standhill Crescent

S712BG

Carlton Road

S713LJ

Industry Road

S713LY

Newstead Road

S711TF

New Lodge Crescent

S713EE

Clipstone Avenue

S713RF

Baslow Road

S713BE

Bellbank Way

S713QZ

Hardwick Crescent

S711SU

Standhill Crescent

S712BQ

Carlton Road

S713AX

Watnall Road

S713EA

Kirkby Avenue

S713AE

Laithes Crescent

S713DJ

Hill Top Avenue

S713AS

Arnold Avenue

S713RD

Derwent Road

S713SY

Cromford Avenue

S713SZ

Cromford Avenue

S713TB

Bakewell Close

S713NF

Clifton Avenue

S713QE

Aston Drive

S713SA

Shirland Avenue

S711RR

Wakefield Road

S711XN

Blakeley Close

S711TA

Selby Road

S711UY

Richard Road

S713PU

Riber Avenue

S711NP

Wakefield Road

S711RQ

Cayton Close

S711SN

New Lodge Crescent

S713SN

Buxton Road

S713SR

Buxton Road

S713AB

Laithes Lane

S713BU

Lindhurst Road

S713NX

Chilwell Gardens

S713SG

Matlock Road

S712BX

Fulmer Close

S713AN

Laithes Lane

S713QQ

Chatsworth Road

S713RA

Derwent Road

S711AZ

Isobel Close

S711WB

High Greave

S713AJ

Laithes Lane

S711RU

Kirkstall Road

S713DG

Lindhurst Road

S713DT

Ollerton Road

S713NH

Hill Top Avenue

S713PP

Wingfield Road

S713QJ

Chatsworth Road

S713RY

Highfield Avenue

S713SW

Crich Avenue

S711NU

Smithies Lane

S713AL

Laithes Close

S713BA

Bellbank Way

S713QP

Chatsworth Road

S711RY

Langsett Road

S713AY

Shortfield Court

S713FS

Blossom View

S711NQ

Brunswick Close

S713BQ

Mansfield Road

S713BW

Lindhurst Croft

S713SQ

Bamford Avenue

S711NR

Ingleton Mews

S711UE

Old Road

S713EB

Clipstone Avenue

S711SR

Elland Close

S711SZ

Denby Road

S713PA

Raven Royd

S713SX

Cromford Avenue

S711UH

Carlton Road

S713BT

Newstead Road

S713HS

Shawfield Road

S713QT

Derwent Road

S711TH

Wakefield Road

S711XF

Rotherham Road

S713DZ

Kirkby Avenue

S713FA

Laithes Close

S713HR

Middlewoods Way

S713HU

Barkston Road

S713NY

Chilwell Mews

S713PF

Fountain Court

S713PZ

Daleclose

S713QL

Chatsworth Road

S711RP

Wakefield Road

S711UX

Rotherham Road

S713NW

North Royds Wood

S713RZ

Highfield Avenue

S712GJ

Bretton Way

S713AT

Arnold Avenue

S713EF

Rufford Avenue

Data Sources

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