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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

S711UR

Rye Croft

S713AF

Laithes Lane

S713AX

Watnall Road

S712BH

Carlton Road

S711XF

Rotherham Road

S713SF

Athersley Crescent

S711RY

Langsett Road

S713HU

Barkston Road

S712AZ

Carlton Road

S713AY

Shortfield Court

S711WA

Cypress Heights

S713LR

Wakefield Road

S711NP

Wakefield Road

S711RS

Kirkstall Road

S713NE

Bramcote Avenue

S713QR

Derwent Road

S711RU

Kirkstall Road

S713TU

Park Avenue

S713QS

Peveril Crescent

S713EB

Clipstone Avenue

S713NW

North Royds Wood

S713QG

Darley Close

S713AR

Mansfield Road

S711TH

Wakefield Road

S713RU

Athersley Road

S713NJ

Greenset View

S713BD

Linby Road

S713AN

Laithes Lane

S711WB

High Greave

S713DY

Oxton Road

S713PA

Raven Royd

S713AD

Laithes Lane

S713SQ

Bamford Avenue

S713RY

Highfield Avenue

S711XD

Kingsley Close

S713QY

Hardwick Crescent

S713RA

Derwent Road

S713RD

Derwent Road

S713SG

Matlock Road

S713TR

Regent Crescent

S711SZ

Denby Road

S713BS

Catherines Walk

S712BQ

Carlton Road

S713DJ

Hill Top Avenue

S713SA

Shirland Avenue

S711UU

Alderson Drive

S713QL

Chatsworth Road

S711NQ

Brunswick Close

S711XN

Blakeley Close

S713FW

St Helens

S713DH

Laxton Road

S713QD

Ashbourne Road

S713BW

Lindhurst Croft

S711AZ

Isobel Close

S713PE

Egmanton Road

S713BU

Lindhurst Road

S713NF

Clifton Avenue

S711SW

Standhill Crescent

S711XB

Rotherham Road

S713DE

Lindhurst Road

S713DA

Lindhurst Road

S713NU

Stoney Royd

S713AA

Laithes Lane

S713NP

Wollaton Close

S713DS

Ollerton Road

S713AT

Arnold Avenue

S713AS

Arnold Avenue

S713FT

Wingfield Close

S711SU

Standhill Crescent

S711NR

Ingleton Mews

S713DZ

Kirkby Avenue

S713SS

Bamford Avenue

S713SB

Athersley Crescent

S711SG

Burn Place

S711SS

Standhill Crescent

S713PN

Wingfield Road

S713AU

High Croft Drive

S713TD

Monsal View

S713QU

Derwent Crescent

S713BE

Bellbank Way

S713DU

Trowell Way

S713NG

Clifton Close

S711RQ

Cayton Close

S713AJ

Laithes Lane

S711NU

Smithies Lane

S713RS

Greenbank

S713PP

Wingfield Road

S711ST

Standhill Crescent

S711TD

Wakefield Road

S713EE

Clipstone Avenue

S713SR

Buxton Road

S713HS

Shawfield Road

S713LS

Wakefield Road

S713NA

Newstead Road

S713RR

Greenfield Gardens

S711UW

Edgecliffe Place

S712BA

Carlton Road

S711AG

Edgecliffe Place

S713QE

Aston Drive

S713DB

Lindhurst Road

Data Sources

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