Area360 logo

Find postcode

Worsbrough

Interactive map displaying Worsbrough

About

Worsbrough ward lies on the southwestern edge of Barnsley, encompassing residential areas, industrial estates, and significant green spaces. The ward includes the distinct villages of Worsbrough Dale and Worsbrough Bridge, alongside the larger Worsbrough area itself. Land use is mixed, with housing estates bordering older terraced streets and modern business parks situated along key transport routes like the A61. The landscape is characterised by its position in the Dearne Valley, with the River Dove flowing through parts of the ward.

A central feature is the expansive Worsbrough Mill and Country Park, a 240-acre reserve centred on a 17th-century working watermill. The park's reservoir and trails provide a large natural area within the urban setting. The ward also contains Worsbrough Bridge Industrial Museum, highlighting the area's historical connections to the canal and early railways. Residential life is served by local shopping parades, schools, and community facilities, with the M1 motorway running along its western boundary.

Area overview

On average Worsbrough has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Worsbrough is £37,297 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 9,711 people, with a population density of about 1,066.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Worsbrough Population
9,711
Population density
1,066.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.25(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.2(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.62(+70%)
Other theft
9.78(+47%)
Public order
9.68(+10%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,067
93.34%
Other White
273
2.81%
African
95
0.98%
Other
61
0.63%
Other Asian
35
0.36%
Total population: 9,714

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,400
29.96%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,624
20.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,225
15.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,149
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
894
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 8,011

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,487
33.8%
Social rents from council
1,185
26.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,058
24.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
423
9.62%
Other social rented
123
2.8%
Total households: 4,399

Property prices in Worsbrough

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Worsbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £709,000.

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
Detached27£310,000
Flats2£141,250
Semi-Detached46£150,000
Terraced20£118,500

10 years median price trend in Worsbrough

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

All postcodes in Worsbrough

S705PU

Sweyn Croft

S706SY

Genn Lane

S704TA

Edmunds Road

S704BQ

Yews Lane

S704QR

Bank End Avenue

S704RA

Swaithedale

S705EH

Oakdale

S706SE

Beverley Avenue

S703QG

Cork Lane

S706SB

Highstone Lane

S705FF

Clayroyd Court

S705LS

Worsbrough Village

S704TH

Station Road

S704SW

Pantry Well

S705LQ

Church Lane

S705LL

Park Road

S706SX

Strafford Avenue

S705DY

Westfields

S704AG

Kingwell Road

S704TB

Lewden Garth

S704AP

Knowle Road

S704AD

Oakdale

S705HQ

Vernon Road

S705AH

Barley Close

S705JY

Tenters Green

S706TJ

Brow Close

S704BG

Cross Street

S706TU

Hound Hill Lane

S705JH

Ley End

S705AS

Millers Dale

S706SZ

Mayfield Crescent

S705AD

Park Road

S705JF

Greystones Avenue

S704QU

Monkspring

S705HJ

Vernon Road

S706TW

Manor Court

S705JG

Berkley Close

S705PF

West Street

S704DJ

Mount Vernon Road

S705LW

Worsbrough Village

S704BL

Melton Terrace

S704HJ

Kingwell Mews

S705EU

Broomroyd

S706TT

Kendal Green

S704RP

Pantry Hill

S705NS

Oak Lea

S705EE

Worsbrough

S705JE

Wigfield Drive

S705JJ

Wigfield Drive

S706SQ

Highroyds

S704BS

Yewdale

S705DX

Eastfields

S704AY

Wellington Crescent

S705HL

High Ridge

S705BP

Meadow View

S704DN

Mount Vernon Crescent

S705AU

Thomas Street

S704BD

Overdale Avenue

S705AX

Osmond Place

S704QP

Bank End Avenue

S704BA

Wellington Crescent

S705FH

Worsbrough

S706TX

Hound Hill Lane

S704SE

High Street

S705BD

Vernon Road

S705HB

Meadow View

S706TN

Vernon Crescent

S705BU

Roundwood Court

S705HR

Wigfield Drive

S705EW

Park View

S705BX

Ashover Close

S706SU

Strafford Avenue

S705NR

Oakdale

S705LY

Blacker Lane

S704AU

Underwood Avenue

S705AB

Park Road

S705BL

Shield Avenue

S705NU

West Street

S704BJ

Greenwood Avenue

S705HY

Wayland Avenue

S705DN

Parkside Mews

S703QF

Mitchell Street

S704FL

Bishops Wood Way

S705ER

Berrydale

S705PA

Baden Street

S705DR

Underhill

S705HP

Cumberland Close

S705HT

Wigfield Drive

S705NH

Haverlands Lane

S705BA

Park Road

S704QY

Monkspring

S706SD

Highstone Lane

S704BN

Wellington Crescent

S705EG

Oakdale

S705HU

Trelawney Walk

S705LJ

Park Road

S704QX

Monkspring

S704FH

Mount Vernon Place

S704HF

Kingwell Road

S705ES

Queensway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.