Central Avenue, Grimethorpe, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S72 7EY, S72 7EU.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Central Avenue, Grimethorpe, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 12 May 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £111,833. Recorded sale prices on Central Avenue range from £73,000 to £140,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Central Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Central Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S72 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £111,833 | 12 May 2023 |
Sold prices on Central Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Central Avenue S72 7EY | 12 May 2023 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Central Avenue S72 7EU | 17 Dec 2020 | £122,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Central Avenue S72 7EY | 24 Jan 2020 | £73,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
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.
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Crime and flood risk near Central Avenue
Crime
61 crimes were reported within about a mile of Central Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Central Avenue is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Dearne catchment Flood alert 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 Central Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milefield Primary School 294 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ladywood Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Outwood Academy Shafton 1,377 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Lift Shafton 247 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Cherry Dale Primary School 326 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Birkwood Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Churchfield Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.5 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
- Moorthorpe station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min walk
- Fitzwilliam station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min walk
- Thurnscoe station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Dell Avenue/Central Avenue (adj, Dell Avenue) 1 min walk
- Brierley Road/Dell Avenue (adj, Brierley Road) 2 min walk
- Michaels Estate/Brierley Road (nr, Michaels Estate) 2 min walk
- Michaels Estate/Brierley Road (adj, Michaels Estate) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bhf Highgate Surgery
The Grimethorpe Centre, Acorn Way, Barnsley · 0.5 mi - Grimethorpe Surgery
The Grimethorpe Centre, Acorn Way, Barnsley · 0.5 mi - Brierley Medical Centre
Barnsley Healthcare Fed, Grimethorpe Health Centre, Barnsley · 0.5 mi - The Rose Tree Pms Practice
White Rose Med Practice, Cudworth Ctr, Barnsley · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Supermarket Asda Grimethorpe Supermarket · 0.4 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Shafton Local · 1.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Cudworth · 1.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Cudworth · 1.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Lo's Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Shafton Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
- Well · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Grimethorpe & Shafton Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Cudworth Dental Surgery · 1.6 mi
- Dental Clinic · 1.7 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 2 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 37.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 854 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,101 |
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 Central Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 42.1% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 51.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.2% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 25.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.2% | 23.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.3% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.6% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.7% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.2% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.6% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.6% | 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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