Kendray
Barnsley 018 · 4 sub-areas · 6,351 residents
Barnsley 018 is a residential neighbourhood within Barnsley, home to around 6,350 people. With a median property price of around £161,000 and a strong social housing presence — over two in five homes are social rented — it sits at the more affordable end of the local market. Nearly half of residents can walk to greenspace within a short distance, and the nearest outstanding school is under 300 metres away.
Kendray is a commuter neighbourhood within Barnsley — train into Sheffield runs in around 47 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Kendray?
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; 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.
Kendray in Barnsley
Living in Kendray
This part of Barnsley has a settled, working-class character shaped by decades of owner-occupation and social housing sitting side by side. Around 45% of homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, while a notable 41% are social rented — well above the national norm. That mix means a stable, long-established community where many residents have been here for years.
Affordability is the headline fact. A median property price of around £161,000 means a typical deposit is achievable in about 2.6 years on local salaries — one of the more realistic timelines you'll find anywhere in England. If you're priced out of larger cities, this is the kind of area where buying can still happen within a reasonable horizon.
The population skews younger than you might expect, with just over a quarter of residents under 18 — suggesting plenty of families with children. Single-person households account for around a third of all homes, so there's a mix of family streets and more independent living. The degree-qualified share is relatively low at around 16%, reflecting a workforce rooted in practical and service industries rather than professional sectors.
Getting around relies heavily on the car — roughly 68% of residents drive to work, with just under 9% using public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is approximately 2.2 km away, which works out to a walk of around 27 minutes, so most people drive to the station rather than walk. Broadband is excellent: 100% of premises can access gigabit-speed connections, and nothing falls below the Universal Service Obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnsley 018 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's affordable, with property prices around £161,000 and strong community stability rooted in long-established social and owner-occupied housing. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly double the national average and a relatively low share of Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding schools within catchment. Greenspace is accessible for most residents, and broadband is excellent.
- What is the rent in Barnsley 018?
- The private rented sector is small here — only around 14% of homes are privately rented — so rental supply is limited. Our neighbourhood-level rent figures are estimates scaled from local sale prices rather than direct survey data. For the most current asking rents, checking Rightmove or Zoopla for active listings in the area will give you a live picture.
- Is Barnsley 018 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 168 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly double the UK average. The area falls in the most deprived 10% of England, which correlates with higher crime figures. That said, rates vary street by street; checking police.uk for the specific streets you're considering will give you a more granular read.
- What's the commute from Barnsley 018 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.2 km away — most residents drive to it. From there, the nearest major employment hub is around 48 minutes by public transport. Manchester is roughly 89 minutes away by rail or bus, and Leeds is accessible in a similar range. Around 13% of residents work from home, which eases the commute pressure for some.
- Who lives in Barnsley 018?
- Predominantly long-settled families and single-person households. Around a quarter of residents are under 18, pointing to a family-heavy area, while 32% of households are single-occupancy. Tenure is split between owner-occupiers (45%) and social renters (41%), with a small private rented sector. It's a stable, working-class community with relatively low population churn.
- What schools are near Barnsley 018?
- There are 38 schools within typical catchment distance. Around half are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The closest Outstanding-rated school is just 277 metres away, which is an exceptional proximity. It's worth checking current Ofsted reports directly, as ratings shift and quality varies across the 38 schools in range.
- How affordable is buying a home in Barnsley 018?
- Very affordable by English standards. The median property price is around £161,000, and with local salaries averaging roughly £31,400 a year, you'd typically need about 2.6 years of saving to cover a deposit. That's one of the more realistic deposit timelines in the country, making this area genuinely accessible for first-time buyers who've been priced out elsewhere.