Vernon Road, Worsbrough, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S70 5BD, S70 5BE, S70 5HQ.
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At a glance
27 property sales on Vernon Road, Worsbrough, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £231,667. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £177,136. Average sale prices rose from £161,000 in 2016 to £231,667 in 2026 (+44%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 15% above the Barnsley average of £202,010 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 41% semi-detached, 37% detached, 22% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Vernon Road range from £116,000 to £495,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 426 streets in Barnsley with at least two sales in the last year, Vernon Road ranks 130th for average price.
House prices on Vernon Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all S70 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 32 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £177,136 | 22 May 2026 |
| Detached | 10 | £256,100 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Terraced | 6 | £183,333 | 21 Oct 2024 |
Sold prices on Vernon Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87, Vernon Road S70 5HH | 22 May 2026 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 15 May 2026 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 47, Vernon Road S70 5HQ | 10 Apr 2026 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 97, Vernon Road S70 5HJ | 3 Apr 2026 | £65,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 95, Vernon Road S70 5HJ | 2 Mar 2026 | £70,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 13, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 28 Nov 2024 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 56, Vernon Road S70 5BE | 21 Oct 2024 | £116,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20A, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 27 Sep 2024 | £215,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 23 Oct 2023 | £178,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Vernon Road S70 5BE | 16 Oct 2023 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20B, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 28 Apr 2023 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 3 Apr 2023 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20A, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 19 Oct 2022 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 24 Aug 2022 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Vernon Road S70 5HQ | 13 Sep 2021 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 2 Jul 2021 | £125,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 70, Vernon Road S70 5BE | 30 Sep 2020 | £3,000,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 60, Vernon Road S70 5BE | 10 Jul 2020 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20B, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 15 Apr 2020 | £167,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 19 Jul 2019 | £117,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 28 Feb 2019 | £218,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 50, Vernon Road S70 5BE | 22 Feb 2019 | £124,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 70, Vernon Road S70 5BE | 6 Feb 2019 | £265,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 44, Vernon Road S70 5BE | 2 Nov 2018 | £128,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Vernon Road S70 5HQ | 22 Aug 2018 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Marrow House, 17, Vernon Road S70 5BE | 28 Mar 2018 | £495,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 58, Vernon Road S70 5BE | 24 Nov 2017 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 10 Jul 2017 | £220,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 89, Vernon Road S70 5HH | 13 Mar 2017 | £118,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Vernon Road S70 5BD | 9 Sep 2016 | £129,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Vernon Road S70 5HQ | 18 Mar 2016 | £218,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 75, Vernon Road S70 5HH | 4 Mar 2016 | £136,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Vernon Road | £125,000 (Jul 2021) → £190,000 (May 2026) | +52% over 5 yrs |
| 13, Vernon Road | £300,000 (Aug 2022) → £295,000 (Nov 2024) | -2% over 2 yrs |
| 20A, Vernon Road | £200,000 (Oct 2022) → £215,000 (Sep 2024) | +8% over 2 yrs |
| 20B, Vernon Road | £167,500 (Apr 2020) → £195,000 (Apr 2023) | +16% over 3 yrs |
| 70, Vernon Road | £265,000 (Feb 2019) → £3,000,000 (Sep 2020) | +1032% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Vernon Road
Crime
215 crimes were reported within about a mile of Vernon Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 71 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 22 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Other theft | 13 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Vernon 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 Vernon Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Green Primary School 357 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Mill Academy 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School 393 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bank End Primary Academy 199 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Forest Academy 346 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Barnsley Academy 874 pupils | Secondary Christian | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| West Riding Academy | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 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 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Dodworth station 2.4 mi · 49 min walk
- Wombwell station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Vernon Road/Wigfield Drive (adj, Vernon Road) 1 min walk
- Vernon Road/Genn Lane (adj, Vernon Road) 1 min walk
- Vernon Road/Kingwell Road (adj, Vernon Road) 1 min walk
- Vernon Road/Wigfield Drive (opp, Vernon Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Dove Valley Pms Practice
Worsbrough Healthcare Centre, Powell Street, Barnsley · 0.7 mi - The Kakoty Practice
170 Sheffield Road, Barnsley · 0.9 mi - Ashville Medical Centre Pms Practice
Oaks Park Primary Care Centre, Thornton Road, Barnsley · 1.0 mi - The Grove Medical Practice
124-126 Park Grove, Barnsley · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Supermarket Asda Worsbrough Supermarket · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Upper Sheffield Road · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Barnsley 73 High Street · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Kingstone · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Ward Green Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Lo's Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Warren House Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Oakmere Dental Surgery · 1.0 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 5 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 744 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,511 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 95% | 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 Vernon Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 60.4% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 33.3% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.5% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 25.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.9% | 23.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.4% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.2% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.3% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.3% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.6% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.8% | 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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