Birdwell
Barnsley 028 · 5 sub-areas · 8,841 residents
Barnsley 028 is a predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood within Barnsley, home to around 8,800 people and skewing noticeably older than much of South Yorkshire. Property prices sit at a median of around £195,000 — accessible by most standards, with a typical deposit taking just over three years to save. Public transport use is low, and most residents drive to work.
Birdwell is a commuter neighbourhood within Barnsley — train into Sheffield runs in around 54 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Birdwell?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Birdwell in Barnsley
Living in Birdwell
This part of Barnsley is quietly settled — the kind of area where most people own their home, know their neighbours, and have been here a while. Over a fifth of residents are aged 50–64, and nearly a quarter are 65 or older, giving the neighbourhood a more mature feel than inner Barnsley or the university towns nearby. It's not an area defined by churn or transient renting; around two in three households own outright or with a mortgage.
On cost, it sits at the affordable end of Yorkshire. A median property price of around £195,000 and a deposit savings period of just over three years put homeownership within realistic reach for people on local wages — the median resident salary here is about £31,400 a year, slightly above what the jobs based locally actually pay. That gap suggests many residents commute out for better-paid work rather than relying on what's on the doorstep.
The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away — around a 38-minute walk, though virtually everyone drives. Only about 3.5% of residents use public transport to commute, while nearly two in three travel by car. Working from home accounts for nearly a quarter of residents, a share that's notably high and reflects a mix of professional roles and the flexibility shift since 2021. The nearest major employment centre is around 55 minutes away.
Greenspace is genuinely close — the nearest accessible green area is under 300 metres away, and around 61% of residents are within easy walking distance of a park or open space. That's a real quality-of-life asset for families and older residents alike. For more on specific streets and sub-areas, see the streets and sub-areas below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnsley 028 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, affordable neighbourhood with good greenspace access and low property prices. The area skews older and is predominantly owner-occupied, which gives it a stable, quiet character. Schools are a mixed picture — plenty of choice nearby, but a lower share rated Good or Outstanding than you'd find nationally. If you want calm, affordable and accessible greenspace, it works well.
- What is the rent in Barnsley 028?
- Exact rental figures are estimated here — official data only goes to council level, and we scale it using local sale prices. With a median property price of around £195,000, rents are likely at the lower end of the South Yorkshire range. For precise current figures, checking live listings for the Barnsley area will give the most accurate picture.
- Is Barnsley 028 safe?
- Crime runs at around 82 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — very close to the UK national rate, so there's nothing alarming here. It's an average-risk area nationally, and the settled, older demographic and high owner-occupation rate tend to correlate with lower day-to-day disorder.
- What's the commute from Barnsley 028 to Barnsley centre?
- Most residents drive — 65.6% commute by car and only 3.5% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away. The nearest major employment hub is around 55 minutes away. For those working from home, nearly a quarter of residents already do, so infrastructure for remote work is strong — gigabit broadband covers 99.3% of the area.
- Who lives in Barnsley 028?
- Mainly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and another fifth are in the 50–64 bracket. Around two in three households own their home. It's one of the more ethnically homogeneous areas in Yorkshire, with 97.4% of residents UK-born. Single-person households make up just under a third of all households.
- What schools are near Barnsley 028?
- There are 30 schools within typical catchment distance, so supply isn't the issue. Around 45% are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 4 km away. It's worth researching individual schools carefully, as the local proportion of highly-rated provision is lower than the national norm.
- How far is Barnsley 028 from Manchester or Leeds?
- By public transport, Manchester is around 105 minutes away and the journey to London takes around 158 minutes. The nearest major job hub is approximately 55 minutes away by car or public transport. Almost everyone here drives rather than relying on trains — the rail station is roughly 3 km away and public transport mode share is very low at 3.5%.