North Close, Royston, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S71 4NS.
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At a glance
13 property sales on North Close, Royston, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £313,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £193,038. That is 55% above the Barnsley average of £202,010 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on North Close range from £109,000 to £370,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 426 streets in Barnsley with at least two sales in the last year, North Close ranks 36th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on North 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 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £193,038 | 1 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on North Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, North Close S71 4NS | 1 Apr 2026 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, North Close S71 4NS | 23 Jan 2026 | £256,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, North Close S71 4NS | 1 Feb 2022 | £185,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, North Close S71 4NS | 14 May 2021 | £244,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, North Close S71 4NS | 18 Jun 2020 | £216,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, North Close S71 4NS | 2 Oct 2019 | £170,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, North Close S71 4NS | 29 Aug 2019 | £169,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, North Close S71 4NS | 14 Jun 2019 | £132,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, North Close S71 4NS | 9 May 2019 | £242,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, North Close S71 4NS | 20 Dec 2018 | £128,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, North Close S71 4NS | 19 May 2017 | £110,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1A, North Close S71 4NS | 27 Mar 2017 | £176,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1A, North Close S71 4NS | 24 Mar 2017 | £171,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, North Close S71 4NS | 29 Mar 2016 | £109,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6, North Close | £242,500 (May 2019) → £370,000 (Apr 2026) | +53% over 7 yrs |
| 9, North Close | £185,000 (Feb 2022) → £256,000 (Jan 2026) | +38% over 4 yrs |
| 17, North Close | £109,000 (Mar 2016) → £169,995 (Aug 2019) | +56% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near North Close
Crime
119 crimes were reported within about a mile of North Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 11 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
North Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Dearne catchment Flood alert area
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Schools near North Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary 162 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Parkside Primary Academy 225 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lift Meadstead 215 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Outwood Academy Carlton 1,109 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Summerfields Primary Academy 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Carlton Primary Academy 317 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School 1,108 pupils | All-through Church of England/Roman Catholic | 3–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Waterton Newstead Academy 70 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 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 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
- Darton station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min walk
- Fitzwilliam station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Royston Lane/Church Hill (opp, Royston Lane) 3 min walk
- Church Street/Chantry Grove (adj, Church Street) 3 min walk
- Royston Lane/Kirk Cross Crescent (adj, Royston Lane) 3 min walk
- Royston Lane/Church Hill (adj, Royston Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- High Street Practice
48 High Street, Royston, Barnsley · 0.3 mi - Royston Group Practice
The Surgery, 65D Midland Road, Barnsley · 0.4 mi - St George's Medical Centre Pms Practice
Roundhouse Medical Centre, Langsett Court, New Lodge, Barnsley · 1.6 mi - The Rose Tree Pms Practice
White Rose Med Practice, Cudworth Ctr, Barnsley · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar PFS Spar Royston Lane · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Royston - Yorks · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi High Street Royston · 0.3 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Royston Midland Road Supermarket · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Weldricks Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Weldricks Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Atos Medical · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- R S Nicholson Dental Surgery · 1.5 mi
- Dental Clinic · 1.9 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 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 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 | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 612 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,388 |
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 North Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.8% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 36.8% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.4% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 25.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.3% | 23.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.4% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.3% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.7% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.4% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.2% | 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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