Moor Ley, Birdwell, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S70 5RP.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Moor Ley, Birdwell, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 24 Sep 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £147,338. Average sale prices rose from £123,350 in 2017 to £160,000 in 2021 (+30%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Moor Ley range from £120,000 to £165,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Moor Ley compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Moor Ley has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S70 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £147,338 | 24 Sep 2021 |
Sold prices on Moor Ley
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Moor Ley S70 5RP | 24 Sep 2021 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Moor Ley S70 5RP | 17 Sep 2021 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Moor Ley S70 5RP | 5 Feb 2021 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Moor Ley S70 5RP | 16 Aug 2019 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Moor Ley S70 5RP | 23 Nov 2018 | £152,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Moor Ley S70 5RP | 20 Apr 2018 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Moor Ley S70 5RP | 12 Dec 2017 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Moor Ley S70 5RP | 31 Mar 2017 | £126,700 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Moor Ley | £155,000 (Aug 2019) → £165,000 (Sep 2021) | +6% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Moor Ley
Crime
36 crimes were reported within about a mile of Moor Ley 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).
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Moor Ley 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 Moor Ley
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdwell Primary School 191 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School 223 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Hoyland Common Primary School 384 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Ward Green Primary School 357 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Mill Academy 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| West Meadows Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Kirk Balk Academy 1,318 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Park House School 20 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–17 | 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 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
- Wombwell station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Barnsley station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Balk Lane/Worsbrough Road (at, Balk Lane) 2 min walk
- Sheffield Road/Miller Hall (opp, Sheffield Road) 2 min walk
- Worsbrough Road/Balk Lane (adj, Worsbrough Road) 2 min walk
- Sheffield Road/Hyland House (at, Sheffield Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Dove Valley Pms Practice
Worsbrough Healthcare Centre, Powell Street, Barnsley · 1.3 mi - Walderslade Surgery
High Croft, Hoyland, Barnsley · 2.1 mi - Hoyland Medical Practice
The Hoyland Centre, High Croft, Barnsley · 2.1 mi - Ashville Medical Centre Pms Practice
Oaks Park Primary Care Centre, Thornton Road, Barnsley · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Birdwell Green Spring Ave · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Birdwell · 1.0 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Worsbrough Supermarket · 1.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hoyland Road · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Birdwell Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Lo's Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
- Boots · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.2 mi
- Fern Cottage Dental Practice · 1.4 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 | 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 Moor Ley
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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