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S63 9GF

Watchley Gardens

Dearne South

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Overview

Postcode S63 9GF 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 high crime levels, with around 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Goldthorpe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Goldthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 294 ft away from S63 9GF.

Flood risk

No risk

Goldthorpe near S63 9GF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S63 9GF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Goldthorpe

N/A

Walking directions to Goldthorpe
0.9 mi

Thurnscoe

N/A

Walking directions to Thurnscoe
1 mi

Bolton-Upon-Dearne

N/A

Walking directions to Bolton-Upon-Dearne

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
399
Population density
5,931.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.77(-21%)
Vehicle crime
15.28(+171%)
Burglary
9.48(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.48(+10%)
Other theft
6.32(-5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
370
92.96%
Other
9
2.26%
Other Asian
5
1.26%
Chinese
4
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.01%
Total population: 398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
68
21.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
21.07%
No qualifications
61
19.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
16.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
12.26%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
42.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
28.07%
Owns outright
45
26.32%
Social rents from council
2
1.17%
Other social rented
2
1.17%
Total households: 171

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S63 9GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S63 9GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202524, Westmoor Close, Rotherham, S63 9GEDetachedFreehold£290,000
21 Jan 202616, Highgate Lane, Rotherham, S63 9BJTerracedFreehold£60,000
31 Oct 20255, Halfway Close, Rotherham, S63 9PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
25 Mar 202511, Halfway Close, Rotherham, S63 9PHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£116,500
01 Sept 202528, Rosegreave, Rotherham, S63 9GGDetachedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the S63 9GF postcode area, located within Goldthorpe, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S63 9GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHighgate Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryAstrea Academy DearneAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCarrfield Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S63 9GF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S63 9GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiBarnsley Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9PJWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 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 9GF, 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 022CE01007371
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2004-02-01

Frequently asked questions about S63 9GF

Is S63 9GF (Goldthorpe) safe?

The area around S63 9GF records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9GF?

The median sale price around S63 9GF 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 9GF?

There are 7 schools close to S63 9GF, including Highgate Primary Academy (Good), Astrea Academy Dearne (Good) and Carrfield Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S63 9GF?

The closest station to S63 9GF is Goldthorpe, about 263 m away.

How deprived is the area around S63 9GF?

S63 9GF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,973 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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