Pontefract Road, Cudworth, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S72 8AY, S72 8AG, S72 8AE.
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At a glance
53 property sales on Pontefract Road, Cudworth, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £134,998. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £100,456. Average sale prices rose from £119,500 in 2016 to £127,498 in 2026 (+7%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 33% below the Barnsley average of £202,010 over the same period. 12 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 12 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 64% terraced, 19% detached, 17% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Pontefract Road range from £51,000 to £385,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 426 streets in Barnsley with at least two sales in the last year, Pontefract Road ranks 356th for average price.
House prices on Pontefract Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all S72 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 74 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 34 | £100,456 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 10 | £296,445 | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 9 | £155,444 | 29 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Pontefract Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Pontefract Road S72 8AJ | 29 May 2026 | £129,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 63, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 31 Mar 2026 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 31 Mar 2026 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 227, Pontefract Road S72 8AG | 4 Mar 2026 | £70,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 197, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 24 Feb 2026 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 231, Pontefract Road S72 8AG | 5 Feb 2026 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 194, Pontefract Road S72 8AF | 22 Dec 2025 | £77,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 228, Pontefract Road S72 8AG | 7 Nov 2025 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 263, Pontefract Road S72 8AQ | 25 Jul 2025 | £163,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 14 Jul 2025 | £142,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 53, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 11 Jul 2025 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 209, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 4 Jul 2025 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 240, Pontefract Road S72 8AG | 15 Nov 2024 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 206, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 1 Nov 2024 | £153,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 208, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 1 Nov 2024 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 284, Pontefract Road S72 8AL | 26 Jun 2024 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 64, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 3 May 2024 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 209, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 2 May 2024 | £69,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 209, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 27 Mar 2024 | £40,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 188B, Pontefract Road S72 8BE | 6 Mar 2024 | £20,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 190B, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 21 Feb 2024 | £170,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Rockmount, Pontefract Road S72 8AG | 15 Jan 2024 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 205, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 20 Oct 2023 | £68,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 17 Oct 2023 | £124,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 17 Oct 2023 | £124,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 256, Pontefract Road S72 8AQ | 22 Sep 2023 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 217, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 17 Apr 2023 | £65,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 3 Mar 2023 | £129,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Croft, Pontefract Road S72 8AJ | 20 Feb 2023 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 232, Pontefract Road S72 8AG | 12 Dec 2022 | £127,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 206, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 8 Dec 2022 | £151,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 247, Pontefract Road S72 8AG | 25 Nov 2022 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Star Garage, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 21 Oct 2022 | £130,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 245, Pontefract Road S72 8AG | 14 Oct 2022 | £70,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 14 Oct 2022 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 229, Pontefract Road S72 8AG | 21 Sep 2022 | £84,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 9 Sep 2022 | £128,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 26 Aug 2022 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 250, Pontefract Road S72 8AG | 19 Aug 2022 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 45, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 5 May 2022 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 256, Pontefract Road S72 8AQ | 31 Mar 2022 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 61, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 18 Feb 2022 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 271, Pontefract Road S72 8AQ | 14 Jan 2022 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 29 Oct 2021 | £117,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 228, Pontefract Road S72 8AG | 18 Jun 2021 | £105,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 196, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 28 May 2021 | £83,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 258, Pontefract Road S72 8AQ | 27 Jan 2021 | £299,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 206, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 5 Jan 2021 | £65,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 198, Pontefract Road S72 8AE | 25 Nov 2020 | £36,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Pontefract Road S72 8AY | 18 Sep 2020 | £98,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 63, Pontefract Road | £124,000 (Oct 2023) → £125,000 (Mar 2026) | +1% over 2 yrs |
| 65, Pontefract Road | £124,000 (Oct 2023) → £125,000 (Mar 2026) | +1% over 2 yrs |
| 194, Pontefract Road | £75,000 (Sep 2016) → £77,000 (Dec 2025) | +3% over 9 yrs |
| 228, Pontefract Road | £105,000 (Jun 2021) → £150,000 (Nov 2025) | +43% over 4 yrs |
| 209, Pontefract Road | £40,000 (Mar 2024) → £69,000 (May 2024) → £140,000 (Jul 2025) | +250% over 1 yr |
| 206, Pontefract Road | £65,000 (Jan 2021) → £151,500 (Dec 2022) → £153,000 (Nov 2024) | +135% over 4 yrs |
| 284, Pontefract Road | £150,000 (Oct 2017) → £250,000 (Jun 2024) | +67% over 7 yrs |
| 256, Pontefract Road | £360,000 (Mar 2022) → £385,000 (Sep 2023) | +7% over 1 yr |
| 54, Pontefract Road | £110,000 (Oct 2022) → £129,000 (Mar 2023) | +17% over under a year |
| 271, Pontefract Road | £247,500 (Jun 2016) → £300,000 (Jan 2022) | +21% over 6 yrs |
| 18, Pontefract Road | £75,000 (Jun 2017) → £110,000 (Apr 2019) | +47% over 2 yrs |
| 237, Pontefract Road | £51,000 (Jan 2016) → £56,500 (Oct 2018) | +11% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Pontefract Road
Crime
97 crimes were reported within about a mile of Pontefract Road 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 | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Pontefract Road 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 Pontefract Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Dale Primary School 326 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Churchfield Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Outwood Academy Shafton 1,377 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lift Shafton 247 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Birkwood Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Milefield Primary School 294 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Carlton Primary Academy 317 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Outwood Academy Carlton 1,109 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | 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
- Barnsley station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min walk
- Fitzwilliam station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
- Wombwell station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Pontefract Road/Intake Lane (adj, Pontefract Road) 1 min walk
- Pontefract Road/Sidcop Road (adj, Pontefract Road) 1 min walk
- Pontefract Road/Montague Street (adj, Pontefract Road) 3 min walk
- Barnsley Road/Market Place (adj, Barnsley Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Rose Tree Pms Practice
White Rose Med Practice, Cudworth Ctr, Barnsley · 0.3 mi - Brierley Medical Centre
Barnsley Healthcare Fed, Grimethorpe Health Centre, Barnsley · 1.5 mi - Grimethorpe Surgery
The Grimethorpe Centre, Acorn Way, Barnsley · 1.5 mi - Bhf Highgate Surgery
The Grimethorpe Centre, Acorn Way, Barnsley · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Cudworth · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Cudworth · 0.4 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Shafton Local · 0.8 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Grimethorpe Supermarket · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.3 mi
- Well · 0.3 mi
- Shafton Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Cudworth Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Dental Clinic · 0.3 mi
- Grimethorpe & Shafton Dental Practice · 1.6 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 2 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 51.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 29.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 683 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,464 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 83% | 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 Pontefract Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 96.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.3% | 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 | 52.2% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 41.6% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 25.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.4% | 23.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.7% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.4% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.7% | 41.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 29.4% | 22.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.7% | 27.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.2% | 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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