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S75 5EL

Brookhill Road

Darton West

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Overview

Postcode S75 5EL is located in an urban city, within the Darton West ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Darton & Kexborough area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Darton & Kexborough is £47,549 per year. The nearest station is Darton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
29.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Darton & Kexborough has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Darton & Kexborough has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.9%

Approximately 29.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Darton & Kexborough is £47,549 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from S75 5EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Darton & Kexborough near S75 5EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Darton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S75 5EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Darton

N/A

Walking directions to Darton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
2,495.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.25(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.06(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.72(-39%)
Public order
7.38(-16%)
Other theft
6.71(+1%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
96.01%
Other Asian
4
1.33%
African
4
1.33%
Irish
2
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
29.24%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.29%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
29.92%
Social rents from council
38
29.92%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.02%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Darton West

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)157
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £300K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Darton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £642,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£312,000£290
Semi-Detached73£202,500£239
Terraced28£161,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219,950£64,000£124,000£102,500
2017£220,000£98,950£135,000£95,250
2018£211,950£92,500£130,000£130,000
2019£233,475£140,000£115,000
2020£230,000£83,000£138,500£125,500
2021£255,000£115,000£160,000£134,000
2022£302,995£102,500£180,000£138,000
2023£290,000£112,000£180,000£136,500
2024£292,500£115,000£180,000£146,500
2025£310,000£112,000£200,000£149,000
2026£310,000£200,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£114£159£110
2017£203£123£166£137
2018£202£134£162£128
2019£216£176£134
2020£214£135£183£141
2021£245£142£196£157
2022£269£159£210£178
2023£285£297£226£187
2024£280£162£239£181
2025£290£160£224£197
2026£285£238£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darton West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S75 5EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S75 5EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202613, Highfields Road, Barnsley, S75 5ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500
08 May 202518, Highfields Road, Barnsley, S75 5ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
06 Jun 202553, Ballfield Lane, Barnsley, S75 5LJTerracedFreehold£137,000
24 Oct 202516, Birthwaite Road, Barnsley, S75 5ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
12 Dec 2025Cromwell Cottage, 2A, Ballfield Lane, Barnsley, S75 5EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the S75 5EL postcode area, located within Darton & Kexborough, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S75 5EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKexborough Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miSecondaryDarton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S75 5EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S75 5EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierBallfield Lane, Barnsley, S75 5EHWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miGo Local Extra16 Ballfield Lane, Kexbrough, Barnsley, S75 5EFWalking directions to Go Local Extra
0.3 miSpar117 Churchfield Lane, Kexbrough, Barnsley, S75 5DNWalking directions to Spar

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 5EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alice Cave

Darton West - 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
WardDarton WestE05000980
ParishBarnsley, unparished areaE43000251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Darton & KexboroughE02001513
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnsley 005DE01007360
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S75 5EL

Is S75 5EL (Darton & Kexborough) safe?

The area around S75 5EL records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near S75 5EL?

The median sale price around S75 5EL in Darton & Kexborough is £220,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S75 5EL?

There are 2 schools close to S75 5EL, including Kexborough Primary School (Good) and Darton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S75 5EL?

The closest station to S75 5EL is Darton, about 1,249 m away.

How deprived is the area around S75 5EL?

S75 5EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,151 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S75 5EL (Darton & Kexborough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barnsley North covering S75 5EL is Dan Jarvis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alice Cave (Labour Party).