Lundwood
Barnsley 011 · 4 sub-areas · 8,354 residents
Barnsley 011 is a residential part of Barnsley, home to around 8,350 people, with a notably high share of social housing and owner-occupiers living side by side. Property prices here are low even by South Yorkshire standards, with a median sale price of around £178,000. Deprivation is a real factor — this area sits in the bottom quarter nationally — but greenspace is close and the neighbourhood has a settled, family-oriented character.
Lundwood is a settled residential pocket of Barnsley. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 61 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 Lundwood?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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.
Lundwood in Barnsley
Living in Lundwood
This part of Barnsley has a distinctly residential feel — streets of owned and social-rented housing, a younger-than-average population, and relatively little commercial noise. Around 23.6% of residents are under 18, which is meaningfully above the national average, and the neighbourhood reflects that: it's family-led, with couples and children making up over a fifth of all households.
Property here is genuinely affordable. A median sale price of around £178,000 means you can save a deposit in under three years on a typical local salary — one of the more achievable ratios you'll find anywhere in England. Private renting is less common than elsewhere; only around 14% of homes are privately rented, compared with a national share closer to 20%. That keeps the tenure mix unusually dominated by ownership and social rent.
The deprivation picture is honest rather than reassuring. An IMD score of 40.8 puts this area in the second decile nationally, meaning it sits among the more deprived neighbourhoods in England. That shows up in the qualification data — just under 20% of residents hold a degree, well below the national average — and in the claimant count, which at 3.4% is above the UK norm. Crime is elevated too, running at 101 per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably above the UK rate.
Getting around is mostly done by car — over 70% of residents drive to work. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.2 km away, about a 40-minute walk or a short drive. Public transport takes around 100 minutes to Manchester and just over two and a half hours to London by rail or bus. Most residents commute out for work, with the nearest major employment hub reachable in around 59 minutes. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnsley 011 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The area is affordable, family-oriented, and has good greenspace access — around 58% of residents are within a short walk of green space. Deprivation is a real factor though: it sits in the bottom quarter nationally on the IMD, and Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are well below the national average. It suits buyers on modest incomes more than renters or commuters.
- What are property prices like in Barnsley 011?
- The median sale price is around £178,000, which is low even by South Yorkshire standards. You can save a deposit in under three years on a typical local salary — a years-to-deposit ratio of 2.9, one of the more achievable in England. Private rental supply is limited, with only around 14% of homes privately rented.
- Is Barnsley 011 safe?
- Crime runs at around 101 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's elevated but not exceptional for a post-industrial South Yorkshire neighbourhood. Crime levels vary within the area, so it's worth checking street-level data for your specific address.
- What's the commute from Barnsley 011 to Manchester or Leeds?
- By public transport, Manchester takes around 100 minutes. The nearest major employment hub is roughly 59 minutes away. Most residents drive rather than rely on public transport — only 5.7% commute by bus or train. The nearest rail station is about 3.2 km away.
- Who lives in Barnsley 011?
- It's a family-heavy area — over 23% of residents are under 18, and couples with children make up more than a fifth of households. Over a quarter of homes are socially rented, and 58.6% are owner-occupied. It's a settled, predominantly UK-born community with relatively low residential turnover.
- What schools are near Barnsley 011?
- There are 24 schools within 2 km, but only around 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 2.5 km away. Check individual school ratings and catchment maps on the Ofsted website before choosing your address.
- How good is broadband in Barnsley 011?
- Excellent. Full gigabit-capable broadband is available to 100% of premises, and no addresses fall below the government's universal service obligation. If working from home is important, connectivity won't be a barrier — around 16% of residents already work remotely.