Watchley Gardens, Goldthorpe, Rotherham
House prices, sold prices and local information for S63 9GF.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Watchley Gardens, Goldthorpe, Rotherham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 9 Oct 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £240,000.
House prices on Watchley Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Watchley Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S63 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £240,000 | 9 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Watchley Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Watchley Gardens S63 9GF | 9 Oct 2023 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Watchley Gardens S63 9GF | 5 Dec 2022 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Watchley Gardens S63 9GF | 31 Aug 2021 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Watchley Gardens S63 9GF | 14 Dec 2018 | £175,000 | 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.
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Schools near Watchley Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Primary Academy 327 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Astrea Academy Dearne 1,071 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Carrfield Primary Academy 282 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 160 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Goldthorpe Primary Academy 293 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Heather Garth Primary School Academy 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lacewood Primary School 242 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Hill Primary Academy 369 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 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
- Goldthorpe station 0.2 mi · 3 min walk
- Thurnscoe station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Bolton-Upon-Dearne station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Barnsley Road/Highgate Lane (opp, Barnsley Road) 1 min walk
- Barnsley Road/Highgate (opp, Barnsley Road) 1 min walk
- Nicholas Lane/Barnsley Road (opp, Nicholas Lane) 2 min walk
- Barnsley Road/Highgate Lane (nr, Barnsley Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lakeside Surgery
Goldthope Centre, Goldthorpe Green, Rotherham · 0.4 mi - Goldthorpe Medical Centre
Goldthorpe Green, Goldthorpe, Rotherham · 0.4 mi - Hollygreen Practice
Goldthope Centre, Goldthorpe Green, Rotherham · 0.4 mi - Dearne Valley Group Practice
The Thurnscoe Lift Building, Holly Bush Drive, Rotherham · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar PFS Spar - Goldthorpe · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Barnsley Road Goldthorpe · 0.3 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Goldthorpe Supermarket · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Bolton Upon Dearne Express · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Weldricks Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Fittleworth Medical Ltd · 0.5 mi
- Dearne Valley Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Goldthope Centre · 0.4 mi
- Dearne Valley Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- 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 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 808 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,900 |
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 Watchley Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.7% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 42.3% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.2% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 25.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 17.6% | 23.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.6% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.8% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.4% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.3% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.8% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 22% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.8% | 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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