Bence Close, Darton, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S75 5PB.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Bence Close, Darton, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £215,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £177,806. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 89% semi-detached, 11% detached. Recorded sale prices on Bence Close range from £125,000 to £340,000. 33% of homes sold here were freehold and 67% leasehold.
House prices on Bence Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bence Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S75 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 33% freehold and 67% leasehold across 9 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £177,806 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £340,000 | 22 Aug 2023 |
Sold prices on Bence Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Bence Close S75 5PB | 17 Dec 2025 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 22, Bence Close S75 5PB | 24 Oct 2024 | £272,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 21, Bence Close S75 5PB | 19 Apr 2024 | £153,250 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Bence Close S75 5PB | 28 Mar 2024 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Bence Close S75 5PB | 22 Aug 2023 | £340,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 22, Bence Close S75 5PB | 28 Jul 2023 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 3, Bence Close S75 5PB | 27 Sep 2021 | £162,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Bence Close S75 5PB | 11 Jun 2021 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Bence Close S75 5PB | 27 Apr 2017 | £129,950 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Bence Close | £129,950 (Apr 2017) → £215,000 (Dec 2025) | +65% over 9 yrs |
| 22, Bence Close | £125,000 (Jul 2023) → £272,000 (Oct 2024) | +118% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Bence Close
Crime
41 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bence Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bence Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Dearne catchment Flood alert area
- River Dearne at Darton and Barugh Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Bence Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton Primary School 297 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kexborough Primary School 187 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Darton Academy 1,099 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Barugh Green Primary School 263 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Wellgate Primary School 424 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Mapplewell Primary School 343 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Gawber Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 mi |
| Wilthorpe Primary School 394 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Darton station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Dodworth station 2.4 mi · 49 min walk
- Barnsley station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Barnsley Road/Bence Lane (adj, Barnsley Road) 1 min walk
- Barnsley Road/Richard Road (nr, Barnsley Road) 2 min walk
- Barnsley Road/Bence Lane (opp, Barnsley Road) 2 min walk
- Barnsley Road/Richard Road (opp, Barnsley Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Darton Health Centre Practice
The Health Centre, Church Street, Barnsley · 0.5 mi - Hill Brow Surgery Pms Practice
Hill Brow Surgery, Longcroft, Barnsley · 1.0 mi - St George's Medical Centre Pms Practice
Roundhouse Medical Centre, Langsett Court, New Lodge, Barnsley · 2.0 mi - Victoria Medical Centre Pms Practice
7 Victoria Crescent West, Barnsley · 2.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Darton · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Kexborough · 0.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Barugh Barnsley · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Mapplewell · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Darton Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Kexborough Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Barugh Green Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Hansons · 1.8 mi
- R S Nicholson Dental Surgery · 2.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 841 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,805 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 92% |
Share of homes across Barnsley with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Bence Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 96.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.9% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 37.7% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.9% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.8% | 23.5% |
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 25.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.7% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.2% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.5% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.6% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.9% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.3% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.2% | 8.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Barnsley.
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