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S63 9DQ

Melton Avenue

Dearne South

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Overview

Postcode S63 9DQ is located in a minor urban area, within the Dearne South ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Goldthorpe area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goldthorpe is £38,340 per year. The nearest station is Goldthorpe, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bolton Brickyard Ponds.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Goldthorpe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,548 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Goldthorpe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Goldthorpe is £38,340 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S63 9DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Goldthorpe near S63 9DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Goldthorpe located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S63 9DQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Goldthorpe

N/A

Walking directions to Goldthorpe
0.9 mi

Bolton-Upon-Dearne

N/A

Walking directions to Bolton-Upon-Dearne
0.9 mi

Thurnscoe

N/A

Walking directions to Thurnscoe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S63 9DQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBolton Brickyard PondsLargeWalking directions to Bolton Brickyard Ponds

Area Profile

Population
222
Population density
7,735.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.94(+49%)
Burglary
22.15(+334%)
Vehicle crime
14.27(+153%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.78(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.33(-28%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
91.82%
Other White
8
3.64%
Other Asian
4
1.82%
Roma
2
0.91%
Other
2
0.91%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
27.72%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
14.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
13.59%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
35.9%
Owns outright
36
30.77%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.66%
Other forms of private rent
12
10.26%
Social rents from council
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Dearne South

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£177
Sales (last 12 months)147
Typical range (middle 50%)£117K – £185K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £177 per square foot) in Dearne South area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dearne South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£250,998£210
Semi-Detached63£150,000£201
Terraced46£117,500£142
Flats6£80,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dearne South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dearne South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144,975£98,370£58,725
2017£161,748£69,500£100,823£65,000
2018£166,000£99,750£70,000
2019£176,995£100,000£64,250
2020£203,000£84,000£114,500£81,500
2021£181,995£130,000£79,000
2022£213,498£66,000£135,000£89,500
2023£215,000£81,500£128,000£88,000
2024£223,500£73,250£135,000£90,000
2025£246,995£80,000£143,600£109,000
2026£260,000£80,000£151,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dearne South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dearne South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£141£67
2017£154£86£149£70
2018£158£125£85
2019£165£109£76
2020£169£130£138£88
2021£192£167£93
2022£211£162£98
2023£206£147£146£111
2024£219£147£159£105
2025£236£177£194£126
2026£196£149£215£147
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dearne South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dearne South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S63 9DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S63 9DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 20265, Melton Avenue, Rotherham, S63 9DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£80,000
06 Mar 2026120, High Street, Rotherham, S63 9DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
16 Oct 202550, Lesley Road, Rotherham, S63 9DHTerracedFreehold£61,000
06 Oct 202544, Lesley Road, Rotherham, S63 9DHTerracedFreehold£65,000
15 Apr 202522, Lesley Road, Rotherham, S63 9DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000

Schools

In the S63 9DQ postcode area, located within Goldthorpe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S63 9DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryAstrea Academy DearneAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGoldthorpe Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S63 9DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S63 9DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda3-5 High Street, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9NQWalking directions to Asda

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S63 9DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Deborah Jane Pearson

Dearne South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephanie Peacock

Barnsley South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBarnsleyE08000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarnsley SouthE14001075
WardDearne SouthE05000982
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GoldthorpeE02001530
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 022AE01007369
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S63 9DQ

Is S63 9DQ (Goldthorpe) safe?

The area around S63 9DQ records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and burglary.

What is the average house price near S63 9DQ?

The median sale price around S63 9DQ in Goldthorpe is £150,000 (about £177 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S63 9DQ?

There are 5 schools close to S63 9DQ, including Astrea Academy Dearne (Good), Goldthorpe Primary Academy (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S63 9DQ?

The closest station to S63 9DQ is Goldthorpe, about 595 m away.

How deprived is the area around S63 9DQ?

S63 9DQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,548 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S63 9DQ (Goldthorpe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley South covering S63 9DQ is Stephanie Peacock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Deborah Jane Pearson (Labour Party).