Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne
Barnsley 016 · 4 sub-areas · 6,256 residents
Barnsley 016 is a settled, largely owner-occupied neighbourhood within Barnsley, home to around 6,256 people. It skews noticeably older than the borough average, with nearly three in ten residents aged 65 or over. Property here has a median price of around £363,000, and the nearest major employment centre is roughly 57 minutes away by public transport.
Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne is a commuter neighbourhood within Barnsley — train into Leeds runs in around 54 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; 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 Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne?
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; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne in Barnsley
Living in Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne
This corner of Barnsley is quietly residential — the kind of place where most people own their homes and have done for years. Owner-occupation sits at around 82%, which is well above typical UK rates, and the population is noticeably older: more than a quarter of residents are aged 50–64, and nearly three in ten are 65 or over. That shapes the feel of the area — it's calm rather than busy, community-focused rather than transient.
The cost of getting onto the property ladder here is meaningful but not extreme. The median property price is around £363,000, and on a typical local salary it takes about 5.8 years to save a deposit — broadly in line with many parts of Yorkshire rather than the stretched timescales you'd face in the south. Private renting is relatively uncommon, with only around one in ten households in that tenure, so if you're a renter you'll have fewer options than in more urban parts of Barnsley.
The working-age population here tends to commute out rather than work locally. Only about 1.4% of residents use public transport to get to work, while nearly 57% drive — a pattern that makes sense given the car-dependent layout and the limited metro coverage in this part of South Yorkshire. Around 38% work from home, a higher share than you'd see in more industrial parts of the borough. Median resident earnings run to around £31,400 a year, slightly above what jobs physically based here pay, which confirms the commuter dynamic.
Greenspace is genuinely accessible — the nearest open space is under 450 metres away on average, and the area scores well on deprivation measures, sitting in the least deprived 20% of neighbourhoods nationally (IMD decile 8.4). For families and older residents looking for a stable, low-crime part of Barnsley with reasonable schools and good access to the outdoors, this neighbourhood makes a strong case. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnsley 016 a nice place to live?
- For settled families and older residents, yes. It's calm, largely owner-occupied, and sits in the least deprived 20% of English neighbourhoods. Crime is well below the national average at around 50 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, and greenspace is within easy reach. It's not lively or urban — if you want a buzzy local scene, you'll need to travel into central Barnsley.
- What is the rent in Barnsley 016?
- Private renting is uncommon here — only around 10% of households rent privately, so supply is limited. Our rent estimates are scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices; the median property price is around £363,000, giving a sense of the area's value relative to the rest of Barnsley. Expect rents to sit below South Yorkshire city averages, but availability is the bigger constraint.
- Is Barnsley 016 safe?
- Yes, by most measures. The crime rate here is around 50 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is well below the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area's low deprivation score (in the least deprived fifth of England) and stable, owner-occupied character tend to keep crime low.
- What's the commute from Barnsley 016 to the nearest city?
- The nearest major employment hub is roughly 57 minutes away by public transport. Manchester is around 73 minutes by rail or bus, and London takes just under two and a half hours. Most residents drive — nearly 57% commute by car — and there's no metro or tram service in this part of Barnsley. The mainline rail station is about 1.6 km away.
- Who lives in Barnsley 016?
- Predominantly older, long-settled owner-occupiers. Nearly 30% of residents are 65 or over, and more than half are aged 50 or above. Young renters and families with children are relatively rare. Around 42% of residents hold a degree — above what you might expect in this part of South Yorkshire — suggesting a professional or managerial cohort among the older working-age population.
- What schools are near Barnsley 016?
- There are 10 schools within typical catchment distance, with around 81% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. That's below the national share of roughly 89%, but still means most nearby schools meet the Good threshold. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 5.5 km away. Check individual catchment boundaries before choosing a specific street.
- Is Barnsley 016 good for families?
- It has real strengths for families — low crime, accessible greenspace (under 450 metres on average), and a majority of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding. The area is quiet and stable. The main caveat is that it's car-dependent, with limited public transport, and the nearest Outstanding school is around 5.5 km away. Families who drive will find it more practical.