High Balk, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S75 1ER.
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At a glance
8 property sales on High Balk, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £106,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £113,250. Average sale prices fell from £246,750 in 2018 to £106,000 in 2026 (-57%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 48% below the Barnsley average of £202,010 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 50% flat, 25% detached, 13% terraced. Recorded sale prices on High Balk range from £102,000 to £283,500. 50% of homes sold here were freehold and 50% leasehold. Of 426 streets in Barnsley with at least two sales in the last year, High Balk ranks 400th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on High Balk compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all S75 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 50% freehold and 50% leasehold across 10 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 4 | £113,250 | 28 May 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £265,375 | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Terraced | 1 | £210,000 | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £169,995 | 18 Dec 2019 |
Sold prices on High Balk
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, High Balk S75 1ER | 28 May 2026 | £102,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, High Balk S75 1ER | 27 May 2026 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, High Balk S75 1ER | 16 Jun 2025 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, High Balk S75 1ER | 16 Jan 2025 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, High Balk S75 1ER | 7 Apr 2022 | £131,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, High Balk S75 1ER | 18 Dec 2019 | £169,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, High Balk S75 1ER | 13 Dec 2019 | £167,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, High Balk S75 1ER | 8 Jul 2019 | £247,250 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, High Balk S75 1ER | 20 Jul 2018 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, High Balk S75 1ER | 16 Mar 2018 | £283,500 | 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 High Balk
Crime
464 crimes were reported within about a mile of High Balk in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 144 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 |
| Shoplifting | 69 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 36 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Other theft | 30 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
High Balk 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 High Balk
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilthorpe Primary School 394 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Summer Lane Primary 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley 208 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Gawber Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| Horizon Community College 1,909 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Joseph Locke Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Shawlands Primary School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 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 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Dodworth station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Darton station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Huddersfield Road/Hall Balk Lane (adj, Huddersfield Road) 1 min walk
- Huddersfield Road/Salisbury Street (adj, Huddersfield Road) 1 min walk
- Huddersfield Road/Woodstock Road (adj, Huddersfield Road) 3 min walk
- Huddersfield Road/Greenfoot Lane (adj, Huddersfield Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Huddersfield Road Surgery
6 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley · 0.4 mi - Victoria Medical Centre Pms Practice
7 Victoria Crescent West, Barnsley · 0.5 mi - St George's Medical Centre Pms Practice
Roundhouse Medical Centre, Langsett Court, New Lodge, Barnsley · 1.1 mi - Burleigh Medical Centre
Burleigh Street, Barnsley · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Barnsley Huddersfield Rd Express · 0.3 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Barnsley Superstore · 0.7 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Barnsley Redbrook Road Local · 0.7 mi
- Lidl Lidl Central Barnsley Barnsley · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Ellisons Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.5 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Hansons · 0.2 mi
- Churchfield Dental Centre · 0.5 mi
- K Hewage Dental Surgery · 0.5 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 6 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,129 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,582 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on High Balk
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Who lives around High Balk
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.6% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 41.6% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.2% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.6% | 23.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.9% | 16.9% |
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 25.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.9% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.5% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.2% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.4% | 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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