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About

Worsbrough sits to the south of Barnsley town centre in a valley shaped by the River Dove. The area is centred on Worsbrough Mill Country Park, where a historic water-powered corn mill stands at the head of the reservoir that once fed local canals. The reservoir is used for fishing and small-boat sailing and is ringed by a network of footpaths that link to woodlands and farmland. Traces of former coal and textile industry remain in the landscape, visible in old bridges, canal cuttings and stonework that meet modern housing on the valley slopes.

Residential streets are served by local shops, primary schools and community venues, with regular bus links into Barnsley. The country park provides picnic areas, birdwatching points and marked trails used by walkers and cyclists; volunteers operate heritage displays at the mill and maintain the paths. Seasonal changes on the reservoir bring waterfowl and waders close to the shore, and the procession of walkers along the dam offers a clear view of the mill’s working waterwheel and the sweep of the valley.

Area overview

On average Worsbrough has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Worsbrough is £37,144 per year. There are 3 schools in Worsbrough: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Worsbrough is home to around 9,434 people, with a population density of about 1,090.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Worsbrough Population
9,434
Population density
1,090.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.16(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.4(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.51(+48%)
Public order
9.12(+2%)
Other theft
7.21(+8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,794
93.23%
Other White
271
2.87%
African
95
1.01%
Other
61
0.65%
Other Asian
35
0.37%
Total population: 9,433

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,345
30.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,540
19.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,187
15.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,115
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
876
11.3%
Total 16+ residents: 7,755

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,418
33.22%
Social rents from council
1,183
27.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,024
23.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
402
9.42%
Other social rented
123
2.88%
Total households: 4,269

Property prices in Worsbrough

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Worsbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Worsbrough 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 Worsbrough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£240,000
Semi-Detached38£150,000
Terraced18£132,500

10 years median price trend in Worsbrough

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

All postcodes in Worsbrough

S705BX

Ashover Close

S705JP

Bourne Road

S706SH

Kingwell Crescent

Data Sources

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