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
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
Christian
4,652
49.31%
No religion
4,144
43.93%
Not answered
477
5.06%
Muslim
67
0.71%
Other religion
40
0.42%
Total population: 9,434
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
Employed
3,784
48.79%
Retired
1,975
25.46%
Long-term sick or disabled
695
8.96%
Looking after home or family
409
5.27%
Other economically inactive
297
3.83%
Total 16+ residents: 7,756
Housing
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
Semi-detached
2,377
55.67%
Detached
917
21.48%
Terraced
562
13.16%
Purpose-built flat
327
7.66%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
49
1.15%
Total households: 4,270
Property prices in Worsbrough
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Worsbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £440,000.
