Galway Close, Royston, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S71 4FR.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Galway Close, Royston, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £245,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £204,650. Average sale prices rose from £119,833 in 2016 to £245,000 in 2026 (+104%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 21% above the Barnsley average of £202,010 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 59% detached, 41% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Galway Close range from £110,000 to £320,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 426 streets in Barnsley with at least two sales in the last year, Galway Close ranks 111th for average price.
House prices on Galway Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all S71 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 18 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £204,650 | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 7 | £148,429 | 10 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Galway Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Galway Close S71 4FR | 28 Aug 2026 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Galway Close S71 4FR | 10 Apr 2026 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Galway Close S71 4FR | 19 Feb 2026 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Galway Close S71 4FR | 28 Aug 2025 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Galway Close S71 4FR | 5 Sep 2024 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Galway Close S71 4FR | 4 Dec 2023 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Galway Close S71 4FR | 6 Oct 2023 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Galway Close S71 4FR | 22 Dec 2022 | £159,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Galway Close S71 4FR | 4 Nov 2022 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Galway Close S71 4FR | 23 Sep 2022 | £191,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Galway Close S71 4FR | 28 Oct 2021 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Galway Close S71 4FR | 25 Sep 2018 | £168,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Galway Close S71 4FR | 16 Aug 2018 | £140,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Galway Close S71 4FR | 27 Jul 2018 | £127,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Galway Close S71 4FR | 25 May 2018 | £140,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Galway Close S71 4FR | 8 Apr 2016 | £132,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Galway Close S71 4FR | 22 Feb 2016 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Galway Close S71 4FR | 12 Feb 2016 | £117,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Galway Close | £225,000 (Sep 2024) → £260,000 (Aug 2026) | +16% over 2 yrs |
| 22, Galway Close | £117,500 (Feb 2016) → £159,000 (Dec 2022) → £155,000 (Apr 2026) | +32% over 10 yrs |
| 2, Galway Close | £280,000 (Oct 2021) → £320,000 (Feb 2026) | +14% over 4 yrs |
| 18, Galway Close | £110,000 (Feb 2016) → £190,000 (Aug 2025) | +73% over 10 yrs |
| 20, Galway Close | £127,500 (Jul 2018) → £180,000 (Oct 2023) | +41% over 5 yrs |
| 9, Galway Close | £132,000 (Apr 2016) → £210,000 (Nov 2022) | +59% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Galway Close
Crime
102 crimes were reported within about a mile of Galway Close 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 | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Galway Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Calder catchment Flood alert 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 Galway Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Primary Academy 225 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary 162 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lift Meadstead 215 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Summerfields Primary Academy 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Outwood Academy Carlton 1,109 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Carlton Primary Academy 317 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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 | 1.6 mi |
| Waterton Newstead Academy 70 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–11 | 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
- Barnsley station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
- Darton station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
- Fitzwilliam station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Midland Road/Strawberry Gardens (adj, Midland Road) 1 min walk
- Midland Road/Health Centre (opp, Midland Road) 1 min walk
- Midland Road/Milgate Street (opp, Midland Road) 2 min walk
- Midland Road/Jack Close Orchard (opp, Midland Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Royston Group Practice
The Surgery, 65D Midland Road, Barnsley · 0.1 mi - High Street Practice
48 High Street, Royston, Barnsley · 0.4 mi - St George's Medical Centre Pms Practice
Roundhouse Medical Centre, Langsett Court, New Lodge, Barnsley · 2.0 mi - The Rose Tree Pms Practice
White Rose Med Practice, Cudworth Ctr, Barnsley · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Supermarket Asda Royston Midland Road Supermarket · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Royston - Yorks · 0.3 mi
- Spar PFS Spar Royston Lane · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi High Street Royston · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Weldricks Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Weldricks Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Atos Medical · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- R S Nicholson Dental Surgery · 1.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.0 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 5 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,038 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,461 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 Galway Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.3% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 40.9% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.9% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.7% | 23.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.5% | 16.9% |
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 25.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 37.7% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.1% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.3% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.9% | 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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