The Lees, Ardsley, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S71 5HJ.
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At a glance
2 property sales on The Lees, Ardsley, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £415,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £354,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2020; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Lees compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Lees has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S71 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £354,500 | 20 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on The Lees
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, The Lees S71 5HJ | 20 Mar 2026 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Lees S71 5HJ | 5 Jun 2020 | £294,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2, The Lees | £294,000 (Jun 2020) → £415,000 (Mar 2026) | +41% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Lees
Crime
58 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Lees in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Lees 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 The Lees
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Primary Academy 328 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange 394 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hunningley Primary Academy 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Barnsley Academy 874 pupils | Secondary Christian | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Netherwood Academy 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Upperwood Academy 298 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| The Forest Academy 346 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 mi |
| High View Primary Learning Centre 467 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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
- Wombwell station 2.0 mi · 41 min walk
- Barnsley station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Elsecar station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Doncaster Road/Cumberland Drive (opp, Doncaster Road) 2 min walk
- Doncaster Road/Eskdale Road (adj, Doncaster Road) 2 min walk
- Doncaster Road/Quaker Lane (opp, Doncaster Road) 3 min walk
- Cumberland Drive/Hawkwell Bank (adj, Cumberland Drive) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bhf Lundwood Surgery
Lundwood Priory Campus, Pontefract Road, Barnsley · 1.1 mi - Lundwood Medical Centre Pms Practice
Pontefract Road, Barnsley · 1.1 mi - Ashville Medical Centre Pms Practice
Oaks Park Primary Care Centre, Thornton Road, Barnsley · 1.6 mi - Monk Bretton Health Centre Practice
Monk Bretton Health Centre, High Street, Barnsley · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Extra Tesco Barnsley Extra · 0.8 mi
- Aldi Aldi Kendray Barnsley · 0.9 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Barnsley Doncaster Road · 1.0 mi
- Spar Spar Barnsley Road · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Skf Lo Chemist Ltd · 1.1 mi
- Lo's Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Lynton House Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.7 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 8 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 688 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,410 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 50% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 50% | 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 The Lees
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 96.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 62.8% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 31.5% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.6% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.3% | 23.5% |
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 25.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.5% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.8% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.3% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.1% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 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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