Pontefract Road, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S71 1HS, S71 5PN, S71 5JH.
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At a glance
74 property sales on Pontefract Road, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £156,250. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £85,233. Average sale prices rose from £85,663 in 2016 to £145,000 in 2026 (+69%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 23% below the Barnsley average of £202,010 over the same period. 24 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 23 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 45% terraced, 38% semi-detached, 18% detached. Recorded sale prices on Pontefract Road range from £18,000 to £270,000. 87% of homes sold here were freehold and 13% leasehold. Of 426 streets in Barnsley with at least two sales in the last year, Pontefract Road ranks 293rd for average price.
House prices on Pontefract Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all S71 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 87% freehold and 13% leasehold across 156 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 33 | £85,233 | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 28 | £116,141 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 13 | £216,577 | 12 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Pontefract Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71, Pontefract Road S71 1HA | 28 Aug 2026 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 167, Pontefract Road S71 1HS | 24 Jul 2026 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 70, Pontefract Road S71 1AB | 12 Jun 2026 | £216,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 316, Pontefract Road S71 5JW | 27 Feb 2026 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 254, Pontefract Road S71 5HR | 13 Feb 2026 | £105,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 318, Pontefract Road S71 5JW | 5 Dec 2025 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 319, Pontefract Road S71 5ND | 28 Nov 2025 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 98, Pontefract Road S71 1EZ | 24 Sep 2025 | £106,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Lundwood Working Mens Club, Pontefract Road S71 5PN | 5 Sep 2025 | £196,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 187, Pontefract Road S71 1HS | 14 Aug 2025 | £102,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Gala Clubs, Pontefract Road S71 1AY | 11 Jun 2025 | £3,770,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 135 - 137, Pontefract Road S71 1HS | 2 May 2025 | £120,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 93, Pontefract Road S71 1HS | 2 May 2025 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 161, Pontefract Road S71 1HS | 28 Feb 2025 | £83,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 139, Pontefract Road S71 1HS | 18 Dec 2024 | £97,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 213, Pontefract Road S71 5QN | 18 Dec 2024 | £70,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 346, Pontefract Road S71 5JY | 12 Nov 2024 | £258,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Pontefract Road S71 1AB | 31 Oct 2024 | £98,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 471, Pontefract Road S71 5JZ | 28 Oct 2024 | £220,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 187, Pontefract Road S71 1HS | 11 Oct 2024 | £58,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 272, Pontefract Road S71 5JH | 6 Sep 2024 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1 Beevor Court, Pontefract Road S71 1HG | 21 Jun 2024 | £1,080,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 155, Pontefract Road S71 1HS | 31 May 2024 | £105,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Pontefract Road S71 1AJ | 4 Apr 2024 | £385,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 244, Pontefract Road S71 5PN | 16 Feb 2024 | £980,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 159, Pontefract Road S71 1HS | 15 Dec 2023 | £70,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 234, Pontefract Road S71 5PN | 15 Dec 2023 | £220,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 128, Pontefract Road S71 1JA | 6 Dec 2023 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 228, Pontefract Road S71 5PN | 21 Nov 2023 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Unit 1, Mill Trading Estate, Pontefract Road S71 1HF | 25 Aug 2023 | £175,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 46, Pontefract Road S71 1AB | 3 Aug 2023 | £118,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 102, Pontefract Road S71 1EZ | 1 Aug 2023 | £105,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 351, Pontefract Road S71 5HS | 14 Jul 2023 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat, 339, Pontefract Road S71 5HS | 25 May 2023 | £110,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 319, Pontefract Road S71 5ND | 24 May 2023 | £108,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 71, Pontefract Road S71 1HA | 19 May 2023 | £117,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 367, Pontefract Road S71 5JJ | 28 Apr 2023 | £108,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 155, Pontefract Road S71 1HS | 21 Apr 2023 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 402, Pontefract Road S71 5JZ | 5 Apr 2023 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 338, Pontefract Road S71 5JT | 17 Mar 2023 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 80, Pontefract Road S71 1EZ | 28 Feb 2023 | £117,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 402, Pontefract Road S71 5JZ | 22 Feb 2023 | £130,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 419, Pontefract Road S71 5JN | 27 Jan 2023 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 88, Pontefract Road S71 1EZ | 27 Jan 2023 | £106,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 391, Pontefract Road S71 5JN | 26 Jan 2023 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 149, Pontefract Road S71 1HS | 12 Jan 2023 | £93,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 94, Pontefract Road S71 1EZ | 22 Dec 2022 | £110,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 156, Pontefract Road S71 1HU | 14 Dec 2022 | £85,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Pontefract Road S71 1AJ | 31 Oct 2022 | £340,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 77, Pontefract Road S71 1HA | 28 Oct 2022 | £110,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 71, Pontefract Road | £65,500 (Nov 2020) → £117,000 (May 2023) → £110,000 (Aug 2026) | +68% over 6 yrs |
| 167, Pontefract Road | £52,500 (Oct 2016) → £120,000 (Jul 2026) | +129% over 10 yrs |
| 70, Pontefract Road | £100,000 (Jan 2017) → £216,000 (Jun 2026) | +116% over 9 yrs |
| 316, Pontefract Road | £165,000 (Jul 2017) → £205,000 (Feb 2026) | +24% over 9 yrs |
| 319, Pontefract Road | £108,000 (May 2023) → £115,000 (Nov 2025) | +6% over 3 yrs |
| 187, Pontefract Road | £58,500 (Oct 2024) → £102,500 (Aug 2025) | +75% over under a year |
| 1 Beevor Court, Pontefract Road | £430,000 (Nov 2021) → £1,080,000 (Jun 2024) | +151% over 3 yrs |
| 155, Pontefract Road | £90,000 (Apr 2023) → £105,000 (May 2024) | +17% over 1 yr |
| 3, Pontefract Road | £330,000 (Dec 2016) → £340,000 (Oct 2022) → £385,000 (Apr 2024) | +17% over 7 yrs |
| 234, Pontefract Road | £158,000 (Jul 2021) → £220,000 (Dec 2023) | +39% over 2 yrs |
| 128, Pontefract Road | £60,000 (Mar 2016) → £85,000 (Dec 2023) | +42% over 8 yrs |
| 402, Pontefract Road | £130,000 (Feb 2023) → £200,000 (Apr 2023) | +54% over under a year |
| 419, Pontefract Road | £65,000 (Sep 2021) → £140,000 (Jan 2023) | +115% over 1 yr |
| 6, Pontefract Road | £64,500 (Oct 2016) → £100,000 (Jul 2022) | +55% over 6 yrs |
| 157, Pontefract Road | £67,000 (Jun 2016) → £96,500 (May 2022) | +44% over 6 yrs |
| 100, Pontefract Road | £85,000 (Aug 2018) → £100,000 (Mar 2022) | +18% over 4 yrs |
| 150, Pontefract Road | £160,000 (Sep 2020) → £220,000 (Dec 2021) | +38% over 1 yr |
| 175, Pontefract Road | £50,000 (Apr 2021) → £85,000 (Nov 2021) | +70% over under a year |
| 481, Pontefract Road | £220,000 (Jan 2019) → £270,000 (Oct 2021) | +23% over 3 yrs |
| 48, Pontefract Road | £56,000 (Apr 2019) → £172,500 (Aug 2021) | +208% over 2 yrs |
| 467, Pontefract Road | £90,500 (Mar 2020) → £127,500 (Apr 2021) | +41% over 1 yr |
| 73, Pontefract Road | £92,000 (May 2018) → £95,000 (Jan 2020) | +3% over 2 yrs |
| Unit 3, Mill Trading Estate, Pontefract Road | £182,500 (Aug 2016) → £220,000 (Aug 2019) | +21% over 3 yrs |
| 310, Pontefract Road | £216,000 (Apr 2018) → £100,000 (Jun 2019) | -54% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Pontefract Road
Crime
413 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 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 135 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 47 |
| Shoplifting | 32 |
| Public order | 28 |
| Other theft | 27 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Pontefract Road 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 Pontefract Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Queens Road Academy 208 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School 393 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Forest Academy 346 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Burton Road Primary School 331 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Joseph Locke Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Shawlands Primary School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 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 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Dodworth station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Wombwell station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Pontefract Road/Market Close (adj, Pontefract Road) 2 min walk
- Doncaster Road/Chilton Street (opp, Doncaster Road) 2 min walk
- Pontefract Road/Market Close (opp, Pontefract Road) 2 min walk
- Doncaster Road/Chilton Street (adj, Doncaster Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Kakoty Practice
170 Sheffield Road, Barnsley · 0.3 mi - Burleigh Medical Centre
Burleigh Street, Barnsley · 0.3 mi - Ashville Medical Centre Pms Practice
Oaks Park Primary Care Centre, Thornton Road, Barnsley · 0.7 mi - The Grove Medical Practice
124-126 Park Grove, Barnsley · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland The Alhambra Centre Barnsley · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Upper Sheffield Road · 0.4 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Barnsley Food Warehouse · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer Foodhall M&S Barnsley Retail Park · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Cohens Chemist · 0.3 mi
- R T Elliott Ltd · 0.3 mi
- Barnsley Pharmacy And Clinic · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Oakmere Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Queens Road Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Warren House Surgery · 0.4 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 46.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 46.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 883 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 73.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,812 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 90% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 90% | 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 | 93.9% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.5% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 39.4% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.4% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 25.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.7% | 23.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.6% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.6% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 4.2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48% | 41.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 32.9% | 22.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.1% | 27.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.1% | 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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