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Thurnscoe

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Barnsley / Thurnscoe

About

Thurnscoe is a small village located in the Barnsley metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire. It sits approximately 8 miles northeast of Barnsley town centre, near other settlements like Goldthorpe and Bolton-upon-Dearne. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, including terraced homes and postwar developments. Thurnscoe has basic local amenities, such as shops, schools, and community facilities, serving its residents.

The village has historical ties to coal mining, with many former pit sites now repurposed or reclaimed. Thurnscoe is connected to nearby towns by road and public transport, making it accessible for commuting. The surrounding landscape includes green spaces and farmland, offering a contrast to the more urbanised areas of Barnsley. While quiet, the area has a close-knit community feel.

Area overview

On average Thurnscoe has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thurnscoe is £28,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Thurnscoe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thurnscoe Population
9,517
Population density
1,890.8 per km²

Demographics

British
8,794
92.39%
Other White
421
4.42%
African
66
0.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
51
0.54%
Other
31
0.33%
Total population: 9,518

Housing

Owns outright
1,195
28.54%
Owns with a mortgage
954
22.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
725
17.32%
Social rents from council
700
16.72%
Other social rented
505
12.06%
Total households: 4,187

Property prices in Thurnscoe

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £163,498 in Thurnscoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,981 up to £350,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£247,498
Semi-Detached79£170,000
Terraced23£102,000

10 years price trend in Thurnscoe

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.