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About

Worsbrough is a residential area located in the southern part of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The area is known for its mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Worsbrough is divided into Worsbrough Dale and Worsbrough Bridge, each with its own local amenities and community feel. The area has good transport links, with the A61 providing easy access to Barnsley town centre and beyond.

Worsbrough is home to several green spaces, including Worsbrough Reservoir and Country Park, which offers walking trails and wildlife spotting. The area also has a range of local shops, schools, and leisure facilities, catering to everyday needs. Historically, Worsbrough was linked to coal mining, and remnants of its industrial past can still be seen in the landscape. Today, it serves as a quiet, practical place to live, with a balance of convenience and countryside.

Area overview

On average Worsbrough has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126 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 of residents in Worsbrough is £30,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Worsbrough: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Worsbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £401,500.

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
Detached28£235,000
Semi-Detached37£150,000
Terraced21£120,000

10 years median price trend in Worsbrough

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

All postcodes in Worsbrough

S705JP

Bourne Road

S706SH

Kingwell Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.