Doles Avenue, Royston, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S71 4PT, S71 4JX.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Doles Avenue, Royston, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £115,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £93,091. That is 43% below the Barnsley average of £202,010 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 69% flat, 31% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Doles Avenue range from £44,000 to £145,000. 35% of homes sold here were freehold and 65% leasehold. Of 426 streets in Barnsley with at least two sales in the last year, Doles Avenue ranks 387th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Doles Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all S71 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 35% freehold and 65% leasehold across 17 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 11 | £93,091 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £96,250 | 7 Feb 2025 |
Sold prices on Doles Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Westmeads, Doles Avenue S71 4PT | 17 Apr 2026 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43, Westmeads, Doles Avenue S71 4PT | 26 Feb 2026 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Westmeads, Doles Avenue S71 4PT | 9 May 2025 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 34, Doles Avenue S71 4JX | 7 Feb 2025 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Westmeads, Doles Avenue S71 4PT | 28 Nov 2024 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Westmeads, Doles Avenue S71 4PT | 11 Sep 2024 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Doles Avenue S71 4JX | 13 Jun 2024 | £109,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Westmeads, Doles Avenue S71 4PT | 6 Oct 2023 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Westmeads, Doles Avenue S71 4PT | 29 Sep 2023 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Westmeads, Doles Avenue S71 4PT | 22 Aug 2023 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Doles Avenue S71 4JX | 22 Jul 2022 | £100,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Westmeads, Doles Avenue S71 4PT | 19 Jun 2020 | £47,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Westmeads, Doles Avenue S71 4PT | 28 Sep 2018 | £47,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Doles Avenue S71 4JX | 8 Sep 2017 | £93,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Doles Avenue S71 4JX | 8 Jun 2017 | £63,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Westmeads, Doles Avenue S71 4PT | 15 Feb 2017 | £44,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Doles Avenue S71 4JX | 11 Mar 2016 | £80,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Westmeads, Doles Avenue | £100,000 (Sep 2023) → £115,000 (Nov 2024) → £115,000 (Apr 2026) | +15% over 3 yrs |
| 24, Doles Avenue | £80,000 (Mar 2016) → £93,000 (Sep 2017) → £109,000 (Jun 2024) | +36% over 8 yrs |
| 31, Westmeads, Doles Avenue | £47,500 (Sep 2018) → £47,500 (Jun 2020) | +0% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Doles Avenue
Crime
119 crimes were reported within about a mile of Doles 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 | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Doles Avenue is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Dearne catchment Flood alert area
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Schools near Doles Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Meadstead 215 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Parkside Primary Academy 225 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary 162 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Summerfields Primary Academy 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Outwood Academy Carlton 1,109 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Carlton Primary Academy 317 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Waterton Newstead Academy 70 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School 1,108 pupils | All-through Church of England/Roman Catholic | 3–16 | Report | 1.2 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 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
- Barnsley station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
- Fitzwilliam station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Meadstead Drive/Doles Avenue (opp, Meadstead Drive) 2 min walk
- Meadstead Drive/Manor Grove (adj, Meadstead Drive) 3 min walk
- High Street/Hallcroft Rise (opp, High Street) 3 min walk
- High Street/Oakwood Road (at, High Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- High Street Practice
48 High Street, Royston, Barnsley · 0.2 mi - Royston Group Practice
The Surgery, 65D Midland Road, Barnsley · 0.5 mi - St George's Medical Centre Pms Practice
Roundhouse Medical Centre, Langsett Court, New Lodge, Barnsley · 1.5 mi - Hill Brow Surgery Pms Practice
Hill Brow Surgery, Longcroft, Barnsley · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi High Street Royston · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Royston - Yorks · 0.3 mi
- Spar PFS Spar Royston Lane · 0.5 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Royston Midland Road Supermarket · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Weldricks Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Weldricks Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Atos Medical · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- R S Nicholson Dental Surgery · 1.3 mi
- Dental Clinic · 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 1 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 46.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 42.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 734 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,613 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 50% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 44% | 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 Doles Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 96.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 43.9% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 25.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 14.8% | 23.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.7% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.9% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.6% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 18% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.4% | 41.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 29.9% | 22.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 21.6% | 27.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.1% | 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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