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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.

Data Sources

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