Merlin Close, Birdwell, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S70 5SA.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Merlin Close, Birdwell, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £303,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £329,250. That is 50% above the Barnsley average of £202,010 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Merlin Close range from £217,000 to £390,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 426 streets in Barnsley with at least two sales in the last year, Merlin Close ranks 43rd for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Merlin Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all S70 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £329,250 | 28 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Merlin Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Merlin Close S70 5SA | 28 Aug 2026 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Merlin Close S70 5SA | 13 Apr 2026 | £217,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Merlin Close S70 5SA | 21 Aug 2024 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Merlin Close S70 5SA | 10 May 2019 | £320,000 | 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, Merlin Close | £320,000 (May 2019) → £390,000 (Aug 2024) | +22% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Merlin Close
Crime
29 crimes were reported within about a mile of Merlin Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 10 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Merlin Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Don 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 Merlin Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdwell Primary School 191 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School 223 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hoyland Common Primary School 384 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| West Meadows Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Kirk Balk Academy 1,318 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Park House School 20 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–17 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Mill Academy 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Ward Green Primary School 357 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 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
- Elsecar station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
- Wombwell station 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
- Barnsley station 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Worsbrough Road/Green Spring Avenue (adj, Worsbrough Road) 1 min walk
- Worsbrough Road/Hill Top Road (adj, Worsbrough Road) 2 min walk
- Worsbrough Road/Balk Lane (adj, Worsbrough Road) 2 min walk
- Balk Lane/Worsbrough Road (at, Balk Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Dove Valley Pms Practice
Worsbrough Healthcare Centre, Powell Street, Barnsley · 1.4 mi - Walderslade Surgery
High Croft, Hoyland, Barnsley · 1.9 mi - Hoyland Medical Practice
The Hoyland Centre, High Croft, Barnsley · 1.9 mi - Ashville Medical Centre Pms Practice
Oaks Park Primary Care Centre, Thornton Road, Barnsley · 2.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Birdwell Green Spring Ave · 0.1 mi
- Aldi Aldi Birdwell · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hoyland Road · 1.2 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Worsbrough Supermarket · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Birdwell Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Well · 1.2 mi
- Lo's Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Fern Cottage Dental Practice · 1.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.8 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 772 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,634 |
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 Merlin Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99.4% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 60.9% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 34.5% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 1.3% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 25.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.2% | 23.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.1% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.9% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.1% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27.8% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.5% | 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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- Haybrook 2.9 mi
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