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Wilthorpe & Barugh Green

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About

Wilthorpe & Barugh Green are residential areas situated to the north of Barnsley town centre. The neighbourhoods are primarily composed of post-war and more recent housing developments, offering a mix of property types. Local amenities include several shops, pubs, and community facilities catering to daily needs. The area is served by its own primary schools, providing education within the community.

The landscape is characterised by green spaces and playing fields, with the Trans Pennine Trail passing nearby, offering routes for walking and cycling. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the town centre, with a focus on local community life. Historically, the wider locality has connections to coal mining, though no visible collieries remain operational in the immediate vicinity today.

Area overview

On average Wilthorpe & Barugh Green has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is £48,732 per year. There are 3 schools in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is home to around 11,663 people, with a population density of about 1,290.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wilthorpe & Barugh Green Population
11,663
Population density
1,290 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.21(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.06(-20%)
Public order
7.2(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.97(-41%)
Other theft
4.63(-30%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,997
94.3%
Other White
174
1.49%
Indian
73
0.63%
Chinese
62
0.53%
African
49
0.42%
Total population: 11,662

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,934
29.87%
No qualifications
1,994
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,748
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,285
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
887
9.03%
Total 16+ residents: 9,824

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,280
43.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1,730
33.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
535
10.22%
Social rents from council
399
7.62%
Other social rented
139
2.65%
Total households: 5,237

Property prices in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wilthorpe & Barugh Green 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 Wilthorpe & Barugh Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£315,000
Flats8£108,500
Semi-Detached50£205,000
Terraced24£153,000

10 years median price trend in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green.

Data Sources

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