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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, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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

Median price£177,000
Price per sq ft£198
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £225K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £198 per square foot) in Stairfoot area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stairfoot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£250,000£261
Semi-Detached47£188,000£197
Terraced28£144,000£170
Flats4£100,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stairfoot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stairfoot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,000£105,500£94,725
2017£195,000£95,000£112,500£100,000
2018£219,000£125,000£96,500
2019£190,000£77,500£107,500£98,250
2020£190,000£80,000£130,000£118,975
2021£210,000£85,500£140,000£107,500
2022£231,000£88,000£150,000£122,000
2023£269,950£84,750£137,500£120,000
2024£275,000£70,000£167,500£147,000
2025£225,000£100,000£178,000£140,000
2026£265,000£80,000£192,500£147,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stairfoot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stairfoot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144£123£112
2017£199£140£125£117
2018£206£128£109
2019£194£131£133£113
2020£217£118£139£127
2021£209£153£149£140
2022£229£142£174£140
2023£239£164£164£155
2024£265£131£197£169
2025£257£149£210£167
2026£273£124£199£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stairfoot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stairfoot in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Stairfoot ward.

Local councillors

Karen Dyson

Stairfoot - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party