Postcode S75 2BQ is located in a minor urban area, within the Old Town ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Barnsley Town & Park Road area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnsley Town & Park Road is £39,910 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Pogmoor Recreation Ground.
Barnsley Town & Park Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,705 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Barnsley Town & Park Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barnsley Town & Park Road is £39,910 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S75 2BQ.
Barnsley Town & Park Road near S75 2BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnsley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Barnsley | N/A | Walking directions to Barnsley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pogmoor Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Pogmoor Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Churchfields Peace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields Peace Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Town End Park | Small | Walking directions to Town End Park |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £605,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £207,500 |
| Detached | 29 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £110,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £137,250 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
In the S75 2BQ postcode area, located within Barnsley Town & Park Road, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S75 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Green Apple Market | Stock's Lane, Barnsley, S70 2NN | Walking directions to Green Apple Market |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Dean Street, Barnsley, S70 6EX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Summer Lane, Barnsley, S70 6BN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6EB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Sackville Street, Barnsley, S70 2RP | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S75 2BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Phil Lofts
Old Town - Elected 2 May 2024
Dan Jarvis
Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.