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Worsbrough

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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 average crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 27.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Worsbrough is £37,298 per year. The median sale price in Worsbrough is £178,750 (around £187 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £138,500 and £225,399. 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
27.7%
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

Median price: £178,750
Price per sq ft: £187
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £139K – £225K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £178,750 (about £187 per square foot) in Worsbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,800 up to £709,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Worsbrough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£305,000£265
Semi-Detached49£150,000£178
Terraced18£117,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Worsbrough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worsbrough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169,500—£117,000£65,000
2017£182,950£108,000£103,000£68,000
2018£174,000£115,000£100,000£74,000
2019£191,000£115,000£110,000£87,000
2020£190,000£121,500£130,000£105,000
2021£265,000£115,000£130,000£100,000
2022£269,998£90,000£169,998£100,000
2023£299,995£125,000£175,000£114,750
2024£260,000£137,000£166,500£116,000
2025£305,000£140,000£151,250£142,500
2026£300,000—£145,500£117,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worsbrough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worsbrough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169—£112£105
2017£183£225£128£88
2018£195£179£124£100
2019£187£130£126£103
2020£203£179£134£119
2021£218£148£154£122
2022£261£172£187£129
2023£265£214£198£146
2024£255£232£193£143
2025£267£252£180£157
2026£257—£177£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worsbrough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Worsbrough in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,068
Band D£2,326
Band E£2,843
Band F£3,360
Band G£3,877
Band H£4,652

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Worsbrough ward.

Local councillors

Roy Bowser

Worsbrough - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party