Lawrence Close, Higham, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S75 1PE.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Lawrence Close, Higham, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 12 Apr 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £251,500. 2 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 77% detached, 15% terraced, 8% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Lawrence Close range from £151,000 to £335,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Lawrence Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lawrence 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £251,500 | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Terraced | 2 | £156,000 | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £151,000 | 12 May 2017 |
Sold prices on Lawrence Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 12 Apr 2024 | £156,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 12 Apr 2024 | £156,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 15 Jan 2024 | £277,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 8 Sep 2022 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 4 May 2022 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 30 Apr 2021 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 34, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 10 Dec 2020 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 13 Nov 2020 | £215,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 29 Sep 2020 | £212,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 23 Jul 2019 | £216,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 3 May 2019 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 12 May 2017 | £151,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Lawrence Close S75 1PE | 21 Oct 2016 | £210,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Lawrence Close | £216,000 (Jul 2019) → £335,000 (May 2022) | +55% over 3 yrs |
| 5, Lawrence Close | £200,000 (May 2019) → £260,000 (Apr 2021) | +30% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lawrence Close
Crime
58 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lawrence 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).
| Shoplifting | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Lawrence Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barugh Green Primary School 263 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Gawber Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy 104 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| Horizon Community College 1,909 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Summer Lane Primary 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley 208 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Darton Academy 1,099 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Kexborough Primary School 187 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | 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
- Dodworth station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Darton station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Barnsley station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lawrence Close/Avon Close (adj, Lawrence Close) 1 min walk
- Higham Common Road/Lawrence Close (adj, Higham Common Road) 1 min walk
- Lawrence Close/Witham Court (adj, Lawrence Close) 1 min walk
- Higham Common Road/Pogwell Lane (nr, Higham Common Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Woodland Drive Medical Centre
Woodland Drive, Barnsley · 1.5 mi - Darton Health Centre Practice
The Health Centre, Church Street, Barnsley · 1.6 mi - Victoria Medical Centre Pms Practice
7 Victoria Crescent West, Barnsley · 1.7 mi - Huddersfield Road Surgery
6 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Barugh Barnsley · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Barnsley Redbrook Road Local · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Barnsley Huddersfield Rd Express · 1.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Dodworth · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Barugh Green Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Pill Post Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Hansons · 1.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.6 mi
- Churchfield Dental Centre · 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 7 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 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 | 83.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 691 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,453 |
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 Lawrence Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 96.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 60% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 35.7% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 1.5% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.2% | 23.5% |
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 25.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.1% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.4% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.7% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.2% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.7% | 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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