Cudworth Village
Barnsley 008 · 4 sub-areas · 6,551 residents
Barnsley 008 is a residential area within Barnsley, home to around 6,500 people and firmly in owner-occupied territory — nearly two-thirds of households own their home. Median house prices sit at around £171,000, making it one of the more accessible corners of Yorkshire for buyers.
Cudworth Village is a settled residential pocket of Barnsley. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 85 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for.
Overview
What's it like to live in Cudworth Village?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Cudworth Village in Barnsley
Living in Cudworth Village
This part of Barnsley has the feel of a settled, family-oriented community rather than a transient one. Owner-occupation runs at about 64% — well above the national average — which tends to mean longer-term residents, quieter streets, and a neighbourhood where people put down roots. Around one in five households is a couple with children, which shapes everything from the school run to the pace of local life.
On cost, the area sits firmly at the affordable end of the Yorkshire spectrum. Median house prices are around £171,000, and the typical deposit saving period works out to roughly 2.7 years — a figure that would seem almost implausible to buyers in London or the South East. For renters, private tenancies make up about 19% of households, with social housing at around 18%, pointing to a genuinely mixed tenure mix.
Demographically, the spread is fairly even across age groups — about 23% are under 18, another 23% are 18 to 34, and the 50-plus cohort accounts for just over a third of residents. That breadth suggests this isn't a neighbourhood that skews heavily toward any one life stage. The degree-holder share sits at around 18.5%, modest by national standards but consistent with the wider Barnsley picture.
Practically speaking, the area is very much car country — around 67% of residents commute by car, and the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 95% gigabit coverage and no premises below the universal service obligation threshold. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnsley 008 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, affordable area that suits families and owner-occupiers well. Owner-occupation runs at around 64%, house prices average roughly £171,000, and greenspace is accessible for most residents. The trade-off is limited public transport, schools that perform below the national Ofsted average, and a crime rate somewhat above the UK norm.
- What is the rent in Barnsley 008?
- Rent figures for this specific neighbourhood are estimated by scaling Barnsley-wide data using local sale prices. House prices here average around £171,000, which is at the lower end of Yorkshire, suggesting rents are competitive. The private rented sector makes up about 19% of households.
- Is Barnsley 008 safe?
- Crime runs at around 101 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is above the UK average of roughly 80. The area sits in the 3rd to 4th most deprived decile nationally, which provides context. It's not among Barnsley's most troubled areas, but it's worth checking the Police.uk street-level map for specific streets before committing.
- What's the commute from Barnsley 008 to Barnsley centre?
- Most residents drive — around 67% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 5 km away, so public transport involves a bus or car to reach it first. About 16% of residents work from home, which softens the commute picture considerably.
- Who lives in Barnsley 008?
- Mostly long-term owner-occupiers — nearly two-thirds own their home. The age spread is fairly even, with strong representation of families (around one in five households is a couple with children) and a meaningful under-18 share of 23%. It's a predominantly UK-born community with low ethnic diversity.
- What schools are near Barnsley 008?
- There are 22 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 43% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 4.1 km away. Families should check current Ofsted ratings directly, as results can change between inspection cycles.
- How affordable is buying a home in Barnsley 008?
- Very affordable by national standards. Median house prices sit at around £171,000, and the typical deposit-saving period is roughly 2.7 years. That compares favourably to almost anywhere in southern England and makes it accessible for first-time buyers on average salaries.