Worsbrough Common
Barnsley 017 · 4 sub-areas · 7,196 residents
Barnsley 017 is a working-class residential area within Barnsley, home to around 7,200 people. Property prices are low by any national standard — the median sale price is under £130,000 — and the neighbourhood sits firmly in the most deprived decile in England. The nearest major employment centre is reachable in under 35 minutes, making it a genuine commuter option for cost-conscious households.
Worsbrough Common is a commuter neighbourhood within Barnsley — train into Sheffield runs in around 35 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Worsbrough Common?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 1 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; 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; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Worsbrough Common in Barnsley
Living in Worsbrough Common
Most of what defines Barnsley 017 is its affordability. With a median house price of around £128,000, this is one of the cheapest places to buy anywhere in Yorkshire — and that shapes who lives here and what the streets feel like. It's predominantly residential, car-dependent, and practical rather than polished. Around three in five residents drive to work, and the local economy doesn't generate a huge number of jobs on its own doorstep.
The cost picture is genuinely striking. A deposit on a typical home here is achievable in roughly two years on a median local salary — a ratio that barely exists in most English cities. For renters, around a quarter of households are in private lets, with a further near-third in social housing. Owner-occupation sits at just over 40%, which is lower than the national norm. That tenure split reflects the area's economic profile rather than any particular housing character.
Who lives here? The population skews slightly younger — around a quarter of residents are aged 18 to 34 — and one in five are under 18, suggesting a reasonable share of young families alongside single-person households, which make up nearly 40% of all homes. The area is not especially ethnically diverse, with around 81% of residents born in the UK. Degree-level qualifications are held by roughly 18% of adults, noticeably below the national average.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is about 1.2 km away — roughly a 15-minute walk. From there, Manchester is around 76 minutes by public transport and Leeds is accessible within the best-hub travel time of about 35 minutes. There's no metro or tram service within realistic reach. Greenspace is genuinely accessible — nearly half of residents are within a short walk of a green area, and the average distance to the nearest park or open space is around 310 metres. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnsley 017 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's genuinely affordable — median house prices are around £128,000 and a deposit is achievable in roughly two years. Green space is accessible and the rail connection to Leeds and Manchester is workable. The trade-off is a high crime rate relative to the national average and a below-average share of Good or Outstanding schools nearby.
- What is the rent in Barnsley 017?
- Precise neighbourhood-level rents aren't published officially, but based on local sale prices, this sits at the cheaper end of the Barnsley market. Around 27% of households rent privately and a further 31% are in social housing, so there's a large rented sector to choose from. Expect to pay less here than in most comparable Yorkshire towns.
- Is Barnsley 017 safe?
- Crime runs at around 136 incidents per 1,000 residents per year — noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in the most deprived decile nationally, which correlates with higher crime. It's worth checking street-level police data for the specific roads you're considering rather than relying on the neighbourhood-wide figure alone.
- What's the commute from Barnsley 017 to the city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.2 km away — around a 15-minute walk. From there, Leeds is accessible within the area's 35-minute best-hub travel time. Manchester takes around 76 minutes by public transport. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, with around 63% commuting by car.
- Who lives in Barnsley 017?
- A mix of younger renters, families, and older single-person households. Around a quarter of residents are aged 18 to 34, and nearly 40% of households are single-person. Owner-occupation sits at just over 40%, with significant social and private rented stock. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 18% of adults — below the national average.
- What schools are near Barnsley 017?
- There are 57 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 44% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.2 km away. It's worth checking specific catchment boundaries with Barnsley Council before assuming access to the higher-rated schools.
- How affordable is buying a home in Barnsley 017?
- Very affordable by national standards. The median house price is around £128,000, and on a typical local salary you could save a deposit in roughly two years. That's one of the shortest deposit-savings timelines in England. For first-time buyers priced out of larger cities, this is one of the more accessible entry points in Yorkshire.