Property market | £165,587 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Doncaster Sheffield (15.5 miles) | |
Broadband | 70.5mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 96.9% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 3.0% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 527 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 124 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Barnsley East level) | |
Community | Median age is 42.4 | Population of 10,685 | Happiness is Below Average for South Yorkshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 7.0 burglaries per 1k people (Barnsley) | |
Commute (approx) | - Leeds (28 mins) - York (37 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (72 mins) - Birmingham New Street (85 mins) | |
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£165,587 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Doncaster Sheffield (15.5 miles) | |
70.5mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 42.4 | 10,685 | Happiness is Below Average for South Yorkshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 527 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 124 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Barnsley East level) | |
7.0 burglaries per 1k people (Barnsley) | |
- Leeds (28 mins) - York (37 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (72 mins) - Birmingham New Street (85 mins) | |
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Darfield has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Darfield has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £274,659, which is up 6.0% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £165,587 (up 3.5% on last year) , a terraced house £132,143 (up 2.9% on last year) and a flat £94,263. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £453 per month. Property prices in Darfield are slightly lower than the average property prices across South Yorkshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Darfield, prices have risen at a similar rate compared to the annual average price change seen across the South Yorkshire region.
Property data is based on Barnsley level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Darfield, or click here to browse the longer list of Darfield property transactions from 2023.
Darfield has a few schools nearby to choose from. We did not find any secondary schools, but there are some primary school options, including All Saints Academy Darfield (Academy) which is a primary school based in School Street, Barnsley. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
All Saints Academy Darfield | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Upperwood Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Sandhill Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Wombwell Park Street Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/16/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Barnsley | |
All Saints Academy Darfield Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (12/13/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Barnsley | |
Upperwood Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (7/13/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Barnsley | |
Wombwell Park Street Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/20/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Barnsley | |
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (11/16/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Barnsley | |
Sandhill Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (11/17/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Barnsley |
School | Type |
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/16/2019) |
All Saints Academy Darfield Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/13/2018) |
Upperwood Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/13/2016) |
Wombwell Park Street Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/20/2014) |
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/16/2018) |
Sandhill Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (11/17/2021) |
Station | Distance from Darfield | Commute options |
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Thurnscoe A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +5% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Leeds (46 mins - Northern Trains - £208 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 62 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 97 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 110 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 160 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Goldthorpe A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Leeds (49 mins - Northern Trains - £208 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 60 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 95 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 108 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 162 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Wombwell A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +1% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Leeds (63 mins - Northern Trains - £223 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 92 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 93 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 109 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Swinton (South Yorks) A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Leeds (34 mins - CrossCountry - £219 monthly fare) View details - York (52 mins - CrossCountry - £339 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (75 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (87 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 120 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 174 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Mexborough A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +10% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- York (37 mins - CrossCountry - £339 monthly fare) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 44 mins - CrossCountry - £242 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (77 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (87 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 118 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Fitzwilliam A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Leeds (29 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 56 mins - Grand Central) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 109 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 113 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 132 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Barnsley) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Barnsley residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 96.9% | 81.7% |
Asian | 0.9% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 0.9% | 2.9% |
Black | 0.7% | 4.0% |
Other | 0.5% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Barnsley East consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 11.3% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 9.6% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 6.5% | 527 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 15.7% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 7.8% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 14.4% | |
Routine occupations | 19.6% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 10.7% | 124 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.5% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in South Yorkshire is average (61mbps). Darfield is faster than this, with average download speeds of 70.5mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Barnsley East level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 70.5 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.1% |
Crime stats were found at the Barnsley level:
Type | Barnsley | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 107 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 7 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 12 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 42 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Darfield.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Yorkshire | River Dearne, River Dove | River Dearne and its tributaries from Denby Dale to Mexborough |
Yorkshire | River Dove | Aldham Bridge including Aldham Crescent and Barnsley Road. Low Valley including Valley Road, Station Road, Bayford Way, Cotterdale Gardens, Stonyford Road, Henry Street and Wombwell Ings Caravan Site |
Yorkshire | River Dearne | Darfield including Cliff Road, Riverside Close, Doncaster Road, Attlee Crescent and Church View |
Yorkshire | River Dearne | Properties along Ings Lane |
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