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S75 2PS

Ashfield Close

Old Town

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Overview

Postcode S75 2PS 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 Wilthorpe & Barugh Green area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is £48,732 per year. The nearest station is Barnsley, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wilthorpe Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
53.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Wilthorpe & Barugh Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,098 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wilthorpe & Barugh Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.8%

Approximately 53.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is £48,732 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S75 2PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Wilthorpe & Barugh Green near S75 2PS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnsley located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S75 2PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWilthorpe ParkMediumWalking directions to Wilthorpe Park
0.5 miPogmoor Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Pogmoor Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
4,371.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.94(+88%)
Public order
19.56(+122%)
Other theft
15.65(+135%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.08(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.3(-7%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
96.67%
Other
6
2.5%
Other Black
1
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.42%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
38.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.02%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.7%
Apprenticeship
21
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
62
46.97%
Owns outright
34
25.76%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.91%
Other social rented
9
6.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Old Town

Median price£167,500
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £235K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £192 per square foot) in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£290,000£253
Semi-Detached44£185,500£229
Terraced37£132,500£160
Flats16£110,000£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£41,250£136,500£95,500
2017£217,000£75,000£127,500£79,000
2018£209,998£68,000£135,000£95,000
2019£222,500£67,500£137,000£89,995
2020£240,000£83,750£150,000£92,000
2021£245,000£90,000£172,500£115,750
2022£265,000£90,000£172,000£119,625
2023£310,000£94,000£187,500£137,500
2024£307,500£100,000£190,000£140,000
2025£295,000£110,000£190,000£135,750
2026£310,000£107,500£185,500£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£103£145£107
2017£180£120£143£113
2018£185£116£155£115
2019£190£125£160£110
2020£188£140£168£117
2021£214£131£181£140
2022£235£140£202£159
2023£231£145£201£155
2024£250£167£203£162
2025£261£151£218£160
2026£281£163£234£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S75 2PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S75 2PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 202570, Rowland Road, Barnsley, S75 2NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,500
04 Jul 20251, Stanhope Gardens, Barnsley, S75 2QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£261,000
28 Mar 20253, Stanhope Gardens, Barnsley, S75 2QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,000
24 Apr 2026160, Redbrook Road, Barnsley, S75 2RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
13 Feb 2026168, Redbrook Road, Barnsley, S75 2RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000

Schools

In the S75 2PS postcode area, located within Wilthorpe & Barugh Green, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S75 2PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySummer Lane PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary School, BarnsleyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGawber Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S75 2PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S75 2PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierRowland Road, Barnsley, S75 2PFWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miLondis138 Redbrook Road, Gawber, Barnsley, S75 2RBWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miTesco ExpressHuddersfield Road, Barnsley, S75 1HAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalIntake Lane, Barnsley, S75 2REWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miYogi Convenience Store75 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, S75 1AAWalking directions to Yogi Convenience Store

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 S75 2PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Phil Lofts

Old Town - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Dan Jarvis

Barnsley North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBarnsleyE08000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarnsley NorthE14001074
WardOld TownE05000988
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wilthorpe & Barugh GreenE02001520
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 012GE01007446
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S75 2PS

Is S75 2PS (Wilthorpe & Barugh Green) safe?

The area around S75 2PS records about 156 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near S75 2PS?

The median sale price around S75 2PS in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green is £167,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S75 2PS?

There are 9 schools close to S75 2PS, including Summer Lane Primary (Good), St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley (Good) and Gawber Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S75 2PS?

S75 2PS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,098 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S75 2PS (Wilthorpe & Barugh Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley North covering S75 2PS is Dan Jarvis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Phil Lofts (Labour Party).