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Worsbrough

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Barnsley / Worsbrough

About

Worsbrough is a ward located in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The area includes residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and industrial sites, reflecting its mix of housing and employment opportunities. Worsbrough is situated near the River Dove and includes landmarks such as Worsbrough Mill, a historic 17th-century watermill, and Worsbrough Reservoir, which offers walking trails and wildlife spotting.

The ward has good transport links, with the A61 road providing access to Barnsley town center and nearby areas. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs. Worsbrough’s landscape combines urban and rural elements, with pockets of woodland and open fields alongside housing estates. The area has a strong industrial heritage, tied to Barnsley’s coal mining past, while adapting to modern economic changes.

Area overview

On average Worsbrough has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Worsbrough is £31,068 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 in Worsbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£252,000
Flats1£123,000
Semi-Detached39£149,000
Terraced21£120,000

10 years price trend in Worsbrough

All postcodes in Worsbrough

S704AB

Lobwood Lane

S704BD

Monkspring

S704QY

Allendale

S704RH

Worsbrough

S704RQ

Worsbrough

S704SG

High Street

S705AR

Henry Street

S705BG

Edmund Street

S705BX

Ashover Close

S705HL

Cumberland Close

S705JP

Bourne Road

S706SH

Kingwell Crescent
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.