Worsbrough
Barnsley 021 · 6 sub-areas · 9,667 residents
Barnsley 021 is a predominantly residential neighbourhood within Barnsley, home to around 9,700 people. Owner-occupation is relatively high at 57%, and the area skews noticeably older than most of the borough. House prices are modest — the median sits at around £182,000 — and getting on the ladder is more achievable here than almost anywhere in England, with a typical deposit taking under three years to save.
Worsbrough is a commuter neighbourhood within Barnsley — train into Sheffield runs in around 52 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Worsbrough?
2 parks and 3 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Worsbrough in Barnsley
Living in Worsbrough
This part of Barnsley has a settled, workaday feel that distinguishes it from the borough's busier urban core. Around 22% of residents are aged 50 to 64, and a further 21% are over 65 — making this one of the more mature corners of the borough. Single-person households make up roughly a third of all homes, which gives streets a quieter residential character than you'd find in younger, denser neighbourhoods.
Affordability is the standout selling point. At a median house price of around £182,000, the gap between renting and buying is narrow enough that many residents have made the jump — 57% own their home outright or with a mortgage. The private rented sector is comparatively small at around 11.5%, while social housing accounts for nearly 31% of tenure, well above the national average. That tenure mix shapes the community significantly.
Green space is genuinely accessible here. Around 86% of residents are within an easy walk of greenspace, with the typical distance to the nearest patch sitting at under 200 metres. For a neighbourhood at this price point, that's a real quality-of-life plus that often gets overlooked.
The workforce picture is mixed. The median resident salary is around £31,400 a year — modestly above what local workplaces pay (roughly £29,300), which suggests a fair share of residents commute out for better-paid jobs. The nearest major employment hub is around 51 minutes away by public transport or car. Car dependency is high: 68% of residents drive to work, and only around 6% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.5 km away, so most people drive to it. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how this plays out across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnsley 021 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled neighbourhood that suits people who value affordability and green space over nightlife or city-centre energy. Nearly 86% of residents are within walking distance of greenspace, house prices are modest, and the community has a stable, long-established feel. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and limited public transport.
- What are house prices like in Barnsley 021?
- The median house price is around £182,000, making this one of the more affordable parts of Yorkshire. A typical buyer saving a 10% deposit would need roughly 2.9 years on the area's median salary — considerably quicker than most of England.
- Is Barnsley 021 safe?
- Crime runs at around 118 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not unusually dangerous by the standards of post-industrial South Yorkshire, but it's worth factoring in, particularly if you're comparing it to lower-crime suburban areas.
- What's the commute from Barnsley 021 to the nearest major city?
- By public transport, Manchester is around 94 minutes away. Most residents drive — around 68% commute by car — as the nearest mainline rail station is about 2.5 km away and bus services are limited.
- Who lives in Barnsley 021?
- Predominantly older residents — over 43% are aged 50 or above. It's a mostly owner-occupied area (57%), with a significant social housing presence (nearly 31%). It's an ethnically homogeneous, long-established community with below-average graduate share and a notably high proportion of single-person households (33%).
- What schools are near Barnsley 021?
- There are 47 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so options aren't the problem. Around 53% are rated Good or Outstanding, so it's worth checking individual school Ofsted ratings carefully. The nearest Outstanding school is about 1.3 km away.
- How good is broadband in Barnsley 021?
- Exceptionally good for an area at this price point. Full gigabit-capable broadband is available to 100% of premises, and no addresses fall below the minimum universal service obligation speed. Remote workers won't be held back by connectivity here.