Sparkfields, Mapplewell, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S75 6BH.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Sparkfields, Mapplewell, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 21 Aug 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £174,038. Average sale prices rose from £161,000 in 2016 to £210,167 in 2025 (+31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 76% semi-detached, 18% detached, 6% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Sparkfields range from £123,000 to £263,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Sparkfields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Sparkfields has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S75 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 19 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 13 | £174,038 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Detached | 3 | £203,333 | 3 May 2024 |
| Terraced | 1 | £145,000 | 8 May 2025 |
Sold prices on Sparkfields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 21 Aug 2025 | £263,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 25 Jul 2025 | £222,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 8 May 2025 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 3 May 2024 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 8 Apr 2022 | £216,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 11 Mar 2022 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 31 Aug 2021 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 29 Jun 2021 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 20 Dec 2019 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 29 Nov 2019 | £153,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 10 Oct 2019 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 19 Jul 2019 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 49, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 10 May 2019 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 11 Oct 2017 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 13 Jan 2017 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 63, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 30 Sep 2016 | £190,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 29 Jun 2016 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 19 Feb 2016 | £123,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 52, Sparkfields S75 6BH | 19 Feb 2016 | £170,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35, Sparkfields | £123,000 (Feb 2016) → £222,500 (Jul 2025) | +81% over 9 yrs |
| 34, Sparkfields | £125,000 (Jan 2017) → £165,000 (Oct 2019) → £135,000 (Dec 2019) | +8% over 3 yrs |
| 17, Sparkfields | £140,000 (Oct 2017) → £153,000 (Nov 2019) | +9% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Sparkfields
Crime
73 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sparkfields in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Sparkfields 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 Sparkfields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellgate Primary School 424 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Mapplewell Primary School 343 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Darton Primary School 297 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Athersley North Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Waterton Newstead Academy 70 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Laithes Primary School 308 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Wilthorpe Primary School 394 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Athersley South Primary School 306 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 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
- Darton station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Barnsley station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Dodworth station 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Spark Lane/Sparkfields (adj, Spark Lane) 1 min walk
- Spark Lane/Sparkfields (opp, Spark Lane) 2 min walk
- Pye Avenue/Spark Lane (at, Pye Avenue) 2 min walk
- Darton Lane/Longlands Drive (adj, Darton Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hill Brow Surgery Pms Practice
Hill Brow Surgery, Longcroft, Barnsley · 0.2 mi - Darton Health Centre Practice
The Health Centre, Church Street, Barnsley · 0.9 mi - St George's Medical Centre Pms Practice
Roundhouse Medical Centre, Langsett Court, New Lodge, Barnsley · 1.1 mi - Huddersfield Road Surgery
6 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Mapplewell · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Wakefield Road · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Darton · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op New Lodge · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Mapplewell Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Darton Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Pill Post Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- R S Nicholson Dental Surgery · 1.2 mi
- Hansons · 1.5 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 6 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 837 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,922 |
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 Sparkfields
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.3% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 43.9% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.6% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.4% | 23.5% |
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 25.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.8% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.8% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.5% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.5% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.6% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.3% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.6% | 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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