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About

Stairfoot is located in the eastern part of the Barnsley metropolitan area. The ward is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from older terraced homes to more modern developments. Its landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and several small green spaces interspersed throughout the neighbourhood. The area is served by local shops and services concentrated along Doncaster Road and Broadway.

A notable local landmark is the Locke Park Tower, a historic structure visible from various points. The ward contains significant transport links, including the junction of the A635 and A6135 roads. Community facilities include schools and sports grounds, with the broader Dearne Valley landscape influencing the area's surroundings. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a focus on local community life.

Area overview

On average Stairfoot has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stairfoot is £38,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Stairfoot: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stairfoot is home to around 12,779 people, with a population density of about 1,632.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stairfoot Population
12,779
Population density
1,632.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.15(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.36(+175%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.92(+108%)
Public order
12.29(+39%)
Shoplifting
9.63(+10%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,489
89.88%
Other White
790
6.18%
African
122
0.95%
Other
84
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
33
0.26%
Total population: 12,782

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,073
29.91%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,946
18.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,585
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,511
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,204
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 10,274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,709
30.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,424
25.53%
Social rents from council
1,276
22.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
707
12.67%
Other social rented
342
6.13%
Total households: 5,578

Property prices in Stairfoot

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Stairfoot area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stairfoot 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 Stairfoot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached49£165,000
Detached16£216,250
Flats5£100,000
Terraced35£143,000

10 years median price trend in Stairfoot

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

All postcodes in Stairfoot

S715BS

St Leonards Way

S715DN

Earlsmere Drive

S715DP

Ambleside Grove

S738FH

Barnsley Road

S703AJ

Birk Avenue

S703AU

Gerald Walk

S703EF

Brookside Drive

S703FF

Clae Cott Lane

S703JQ

Reginald Road

S703JZ

Honeysuckle Gardens

S703LG

Thornton Road

S703LJ

Yews Lane

S703RD

Doncaster Road

S703RJ

Doncaster Road

S715AJ

New Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.