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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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £171,250 in Worsbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,800 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Worsbrough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached27£310,000£2,716
Flats1£140,000£2,692
Semi-Detached51£150,000£1,928
Terraced23£130,000£1,721

10 years median price trend in Worsbrough

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

All postcodes in Worsbrough

S704SL

James Street

S705AQ

John Street

S704BP

Yews Avenue

S705QG

Blackburn Lane

S705NZ

Powell Street

S704QL

Wellington Crescent

S704QG

Maltas Court

S705NJ

Haverlands Ridge

S704QN

Bank End Avenue

S705JA

Stainborough View

S704HG

Kingwell Road

S704BF

Darley Cross

S705DU

Broomroyd

S706TF

Genn Lane

S704AN

Cliffe Avenue

S706SP

Norcroft

S705NT

Mount Pleasant

S705LT

The Cloisters

S705JQ

Greystones Avenue

S704RS

Green Street

S705EQ

Oakdale

S706SN

Highfield Avenue

S704SQ

High Street

S705LR

Wellcroft Mews

S704RR

Dovecliffe View

S704QJ

Bank End Road

S705HH

Vernon Road

S704QW

Bank End Avenue

S705HW

Dorchester Place

S705AG

George Street

S705QB

Norman Close

S704SP

George Street

S705EA

Dovedale

S706SJ

Darley Avenue

S705AW

Park Road

S705NQ

Haverlands Lane

S705PR

Blackburn Street

S704BU

Hazel Gardens

S704RE

Allendale

S705BH

Shield Avenue

S706TQ

Darley Avenue

S704RY

Swaithe View

S705EB

Clayroyd

S705DH

Worsbrough

S705NP

Laburnum Grove

S704QH

Bank End Road

S705DF

Ravenholt

S706ST

Strafford Avenue

S704SS

Pantry Green

S705DB

Carrwood Grove

S704BW

Yews Avenue

S705BN

Daw Croft Avenue

S704SU

Station Road

S706NP

Genn Lane

S705JU

Spring Vale Avenue

S705LN

Hall Close

S705AZ

Edmund Street

S704RQ

Ardsley Road

S705HN

High Ridge

S705BT

Croft Street

S704FB

Church View

S705JZ

Greenland View

S704AZ

Underwood Avenue

S704QQ

Hollygate

S704AB

Lobwood Lane

S704TE

New Street

S705PZ

Flax Lea

S704DL

Mount Vernon Road

S704FG

Mill Rise

S704RH

Ardsley Road

S704QZ

Allendale

S704SN

Grove Street

S705DQ

New Street

S705EY

Brockfield Close

S704AT

Yews Lane

S705PG

West Street

S705PX

De Lacy Drive

S705BQ

Shield Avenue

S705AA

Park Road

S705JB

Manor End

S705HA

Mill Court

S704SJ

Clarkson Street

S704QS

Rookhill

S705AN

Brockfield Close

S705EL

Dovedale Place

S705HD

Osmond Place

S705BW

Meadow View

S704SX

Kings Croft

S704SG

High Street

S705DG

West Street

S705AJ

Park Road

S705PQ

West View Terrace

S704PS

Upper Sheffield Road

S705AY

Harvest Close

S705JN

Wigfield Drive

S704PU

Knowle Road

S706TG

Cromwell Mount

S705AR

Henry Street

S706SA

Mount Vernon Road

S704RG

School Houses

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.