Mapplewell & Staincross
Barnsley 004 · 5 sub-areas · 8,702 residents
Barnsley 004 is a largely owner-occupied neighbourhood within Barnsley, home to around 8,700 people. With nearly three in four households owning their home, it skews older and more settled than much of South Yorkshire. Median property prices sit at around £220,000, and with a deposit savings window of roughly three and a half years, buying here remains within reach for many working households.
Mapplewell & Staincross is a commuter neighbourhood within Barnsley — train into Sheffield runs in around 55 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Mapplewell & Staincross?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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.
Mapplewell & Staincross in Barnsley
Living in Mapplewell & Staincross
This part of Barnsley has the feel of an established residential area — predominantly owner-occupied streets, a notably older age profile, and very little of the churn you'd find in a city-centre neighbourhood. Around 73% of households own their home, which shapes the character significantly: it's quieter, more settled, and built around families and longer-term residents rather than renters moving through.
Costs here are well within reach by UK standards. Median property prices are around £220,000, and the deposit savings window — roughly three and a half years at local incomes — is considerably shorter than the national norm. Residents earn a median of about £31,400 a year, which is modest but meaningfully above what local jobs actually pay (around £29,300), pointing to a commuter household pattern where many people work elsewhere.
The population skews older than most urban neighbourhoods, with over 21% aged 65 or above and a further 21% in the 50–64 bracket. Just under a fifth of residents are under 18, which suggests a good number of established families alongside the older cohort. Single-person households account for about 30% of homes — slightly above average, partly driven by older residents living alone. The neighbourhood is ethnically very homogeneous, with over 96% of residents UK-born.
Public transport use is low — only around 3% of residents commute by public transport, while nearly two thirds drive to work. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.8 km away, about a 23-minute walk, which helps explain the car dependency. Just under a quarter of residents work from home, one of the higher rates for the area. For transport links, schools, and sub-area breakdowns, see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnsley 004 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with a low crime rate and reasonable affordability. It suits people who want a quiet residential base rather than urban buzz — the population is older and well-rooted, which keeps things calm. The trade-off is limited public transport and a school Ofsted picture that falls short of the national average.
- What is the rent in Barnsley 004?
- Private renting is relatively rare here — only around 12% of households rent privately — so rental figures are estimates scaled from Barnsley-wide data using local sale prices rather than a large direct sample. If you're renting, expect broadly typical South Yorkshire rates. For a cleaner picture, check live listings alongside the borough-wide figures.
- Is Barnsley 004 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 60 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80. The predominantly owner-occupied, low-transience character of the area tends to support lower crime levels across most categories.
- What's the commute from Barnsley 004 to Manchester or Leeds?
- Manchester is roughly 77 minutes by public transport; Leeds and other nearby job hubs are accessible in under an hour from the nearest rail station. That said, most residents here drive — only about 3% commute by public transport — and the nearest station is around 1.8 km away, so a car makes life considerably easier.
- Who lives in Barnsley 004?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over 43% of residents are aged 50 or above, and nearly three in four households own their home. There's a fair share of single-person households — around 30% — many likely older residents. It's a very homogeneous community, with over 96% of residents UK-born.
- What schools are near Barnsley 004?
- There are 23 schools within typical catchment distance, giving good choice in terms of numbers. Around half are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.1 km away. Check the Ofsted website directly for named schools and their current ratings.
- How affordable is buying a home in Barnsley 004?
- More affordable than most of England. Median property prices are around £220,000, and at local income levels the deposit savings window is roughly three and a half years — significantly shorter than the national norm. It's one of the more accessible areas in South Yorkshire for first-time buyers.