Ashwell Close Shafton, Barnsley
53 addresses across 2 postcodes (S72), about 300 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1800275.
- Sales: 92 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 15, D: 11, E: 2, F: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Barnsley costs £2,326 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 76% to 98% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam, about 4.6 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 69 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Rose Tree Pms Practice, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 69 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £181,500 | £159,000 | £204,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £287,500 | £225,000 | £350,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £154,000 | £113,000 | £203,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £112,500 | £112,500 | £112,500 |
| 2018 | 2 | £190,000 | £170,000 | £210,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £128,500 | £122,000 | £135,000 |
| 2015 | 6 | £120,000 | £105,000 | £249,000 |
| 2014 | 4 | £154,500 | £105,000 | £162,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £110,000 | £100,000 | £140,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 69 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2025 | 21 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £204,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 27 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2024 | 40 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2024 | 30 S72 8NZ | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 2 S72 8NZ | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2021 | 67 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £203,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2021 | 37 S72 8NZ | Terraced | £154,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2021 | 27 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £113,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2020 | 46 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2019 | 39 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £112,500 | |
| 26 Oct 2018 | 55 S72 8NZ | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2018 | 67 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2017 | 69 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 21 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2015 | THE CROFT, PEARTREE FARM S72 8NZ | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 49 S72 8NZ | Detached | £122,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2015 | 69 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 2 S72 8NZ | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2015 | 33 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2015 | 58 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2014 | 28 S72 8NZ | Detached | £162,000 | |
| 30 May 2014 | LAUREL LODGE S72 8NZ | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 23 May 2014 | 69 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2014 | 52 S72 8NZ | Detached | £154,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2013 | 46 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2013 | 75 S72 8NZ | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2013 | 67 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2012 | 60 S72 8NZ | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2011 | 5 S72 8NZ | Detached | £132,500 | |
| 15 Nov 2011 | 52 S72 8NZ | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2011 | 23 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £94,950 | |
| 30 Mar 2011 | 23 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2010 | 57 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £111,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2010 | 27 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2010 | 57 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2009 | 75 S72 8NZ | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 2 May 2008 | 59 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 56 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £126,500 | |
| 17 Aug 2006 | 41 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £125,995 | |
| 11 May 2006 | 45 S72 8NZ | Detached | £139,950 | |
| 2 Dec 2005 | 40 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2005 | 53 S72 8NZ | Detached | £135,500 | |
| 13 May 2005 | 21 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2004 | 3 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2003 | 58 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £80,800 | |
| 10 Jul 2003 | THE GARDEN S72 8NZ | Detached | £60,000 | |
| 21 May 2003 | 75 S72 8NZ | Detached | £97,500 | |
| 26 Feb 2003 | 57 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2003 | 21 S72 8NZ | Semi-detached | £67,500 |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (16); House, detached (9); Bungalow, detached (6). Built: 1991-1995 (12); 1996-2002 (11); 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 5, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- 23, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- 28, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- 37, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- 46 Ashwell Close, Shafton
- 48, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- 49, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- 50, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- 52, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- 55, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- 57, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- 58, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- 75, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- Laurel Lodge, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- Peartree Farm Cottage, Ashwell Close, Shafton
- The Croft Peartree Farm, Ashwell Close, Shafton
Council tax
What each band costs in Barnsley in 2026-27: Band D £2,326 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,551 | £1,809 | £2,068 | £2,326 | £2,843 | £3,360 | £3,877 | £4,652 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (47% of about 1,570 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site at Blacker Lane: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Site at Blacker Lane: up to 169 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 26 September 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 53 addresses are between 69 m and 79 m above sea level (74 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S72 8NS | 100% | 76% | 76% | 0% |
| S72 8NZ | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fitzwilliam 273,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Barnsley 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Moorthorpe 208,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hawthorne Way/Chapel Street Shafton | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hemsworth Bus Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 34.4 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Rose Tree Pms Practice | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shafton Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Cudworth Dental Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Kendray Hospital | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 1.5 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green View Allotments 8,050 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Deserted medieval village of Hodroyd, Felkirk, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1 mile) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Deserted medieval village of Hodroyd, Felkirk | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Site of post-medieval tannery, Felkirk | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gander Hill | Hill | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Frickley Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Cawker Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| High Well Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Addey Bottoms | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Wintersett Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 51 | 53 |
2 of the street's 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Barnsley: see them on the Barnsley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Shafton | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Outwood Academy Shafton | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cherry Dale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| South Hiendley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Tree Lodge S72 8NP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| G Haslehurst & Son S72 8NH | Retailers - other | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Sainsbury's S72 8WB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Premier S72 8NF | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chapel Street (38); On or near Hawthorne Street (6); On or near South Croft (6); On or near Sceptone Grove (5); On or near Malham Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
South Croft · Hawthorne Street · Holly Farm · Meadow Croft · Litton Walk · Chapel Street · Malham Close · Hawthorne Way · Chapel Close · Bedale Walk · Sceptone Grove · Park Meadows
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.