Honeywell
Barnsley 010 · 6 sub-areas · 10,474 residents
Barnsley 010 is a residential neighbourhood in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, home to around 10,500 people. Homes here have a median sale price of roughly £180,000 — well below the national average — and nearly two in three residents own their home. With the nearest major employment hub reachable in under 40 minutes, it draws commuters who want more space for their money.
Honeywell is a commuter neighbourhood within Barnsley — train into Sheffield runs in around 40 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Honeywell?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; 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; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Honeywell in Barnsley
Living in Honeywell
This part of Barnsley has a settled, predominantly owner-occupied character that sets it apart from many urban neighbourhoods of similar size. Around 64% of households own their home, which is notably above the regional norm for Yorkshire and The Humber, and gives streets here a calmer, more established feel than areas with a higher private-rental churn.
On the cost side, a median house price of around £180,000 makes this one of the more accessible parts of South Yorkshire for buyers. The deposit hurdle is relatively low too — the data suggests it takes roughly three years of saving to reach a 10% deposit on a typical home here, compared to five or six years in many southern cities. Private renters make up about 17% of households, a relatively modest share.
The population is broadly spread across age groups, with no single cohort dominating. There's a slightly higher share of residents aged 50–64 (around 22%) than you'd expect in a more transient city neighbourhood, which fits the owner-occupied, long-settled profile. Just over 93% of residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index is low, reflecting the wider demographic makeup of the Barnsley area.
Practically, the neighbourhood is car-dependent: around 60% of residents drive to work, and public transport use is low at roughly 6%. Just over one in five people works from home, a figure that has shaped demand for larger homes with spare rooms. The nearest rail station is about 1.5 km away — roughly an 18-minute walk — providing connections toward Leeds and Sheffield. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within this area.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnsley 010 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with affordable house prices and good broadband. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent, public transport is limited, and the share of schools rated Good or Outstanding is well below the national average. Greenspace is reasonably close, with a typical distance of around 300 metres.
- What is the rent in Barnsley 010?
- Specific rent data for this neighbourhood is estimated by scaling from borough-level figures using local sale prices. With a median house price of around £180,000 — well below the Yorkshire average — rents here are likely to sit at the affordable end of the South Yorkshire market. Check current listings for the latest asking rents, as rental stock is limited given the high owner-occupier share.
- Is Barnsley 010 safe?
- The crime rate is around 130 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. It's not an outlier within Barnsley itself, but it's higher than many suburban areas elsewhere in the country. The area sits in the fourth deprivation decile nationally, which tends to correlate with property crime more than serious violence.
- What's the commute from Barnsley 010 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest major employment hub is reachable in under 40 minutes. Manchester is roughly 80 minutes by public transport and Leeds is closer still. The nearest rail station is about 1.5 km away — around an 18-minute walk. Most residents drive: around 60% use a car to commute, with only about 6% relying on public transport.
- Who lives in Barnsley 010?
- Mostly settled, longer-term residents — around 65% own their home, and the largest age group is the 50–64 bracket at nearly 22%. One-person households make up a third of all households. The community is predominantly UK-born (over 93%) with a low ethnic diversity index, reflecting the wider Barnsley demographic.
- What schools are near Barnsley 010?
- There are 70 schools within a typical 2 km catchment radius, so there's no shortage of options. Around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is considerably below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 2 km away. It's worth checking individual school ratings if quality is a key factor in your move.
- Is Barnsley 010 good for first-time buyers?
- It's one of the more accessible areas in South Yorkshire. The median house price is around £180,000 and the estimated years-to-deposit is roughly 2.9 years — significantly lower than in many southern cities. With 100% gigabit broadband coverage and over one in five residents working from home, it suits buyers who want value and remote-work capability without sacrificing connectivity.